Badge template. We make a badge with our own hands without knowledge of graphic editors

The creation of any document usually includes two stages: writing the text and giving it a beautiful and convenient form.

It is possible to reduce the time for formatting if you use document templates, which are offered in abundance Microsoft Word 2010.

Some of the templates are installed by default (you can see them in File/New/Sample Templates).

Others are fairly easy to download from Office.com (File/New/Office.com Templates). Finding the right template is much easier with the Search for Templates on Offict.com search box.

Using the template is convenient and simple.

1. We find the desired template in the proposed folders, press the "Download" button, then save it to the computer. The process is illustrated in Excel example.

2. Open the template and start working with it like with a regular document: enter text, add and delete lines if necessary, experiment with fonts. Most templates (for example, resumes, business cards, labels) are provided with sample tips.

3. Save the document, select the type doc file(docx).

What if you need to change the finished template?

It happens that the templates offered by Microsoft Word do not fully correspond to our idea of a document. In this case, you need to change the finished template and save it correctly by changing the file name. To do this, select "File / Save As /" and select the file type - Word Template or Template Word 97-2003.

How to create a template yourself?

Let's try to create a template in Microsoft Word on our own. Let it be a well-known badge.

1. We decide what information we will put on our badge. This will determine how many rows and columns we need to prepare. So, last name, first name, patronymic, position, company - 5 lines. Not bad if there is a photo on the badge - that means 2 columns.

2. Choose the size of the badge. There is no specific standard for this, let's focus on the average numbers: 6.5x9.5 cm.

3. Let's open Microsoft document word.

4. Insert / Table / Columns - 2, lines - 5 / Ok.

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5. With the help of the cursor brought to the lower right edge of the table, we shift our workpiece to the desired value.

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6. Fill in the table. For this:

We combine the cells of the first row in the 1st and 2nd columns.

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In the resulting cell, write the name of the company;

In the second line of the first column we write the last name, in the third - the first name, in the fourth - patronymic, in the fifth - position;

We combine 2-5 rows of the second column. Insert (Insert / Picture) a previously prepared photo;

Experimenting with fonts (we make the last name, first name, patronymic a little larger than the rest of the text);

Align text and photo;

Using the right mouse button, go to the "Borders and Shading" menu. We remove the borders in our table, leaving only the Outer borders.

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If we need a template with several badges on one sheet, let's continue. Copy the resulting table to the clipboard and open another one word document. Using simple arithmetic calculations, we determine how many badges will fit on a standard sheet. If it is A4, then - 6.

Select File/Page Layout/Margins/Narrow. Then go to Insert / Table - Columns - 2, lines - 3. Copy our badge from the clipboard to each cell of the table and save it as a template.

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Now, if necessary, just open our template, make the necessary changes and print.

You will need

- computer,
- Printer,
- paper,
- laminator,
- scissors or cutter
- Hole punch for laminated film.

Instruction

Make a blank badge on a computer, this can be a simple one, performed in Word program, or maybe an image made using "Photoshop". The badge has a size of about 65 by 95 mm, it indicates the full name or name and, as well as another you need - department, position, photo.

To make badges the same size, the easiest way is to use Microsoft program word. On the example of Microsoft Word 2007: at the top, select "Mailouts", then in upper corner"Stickers", in the window that appears, select "Page with the same stickers." A window with templates will open in front of you, which you just have to fill out and click the "Print" button.

Another way - you can create a table in the Word program, specifying the sizes you need as cell sizes badge. Subsequently, fill in the cells with the information you need.

Take a cutter or regular ones and cut the workpiece into rectangles. With the help of a cutter, you will definitely get smooth edges. badge, but in the case of using scissors, this will have to try a little more.

To make a laminated badge, take a film of the right size and thickness for the film and insert a paper blank between its layers. Pass it through the laminator, which will soften the laminating film and seal it securely. badge.

Make a hole for the clip. In order to make a hole in a laminated badge, you will need a special hole punch. The laminated film simply will not give in to the usual puncher. Make a hole for the clip and attach it to the badge.

Scope of application

It is these small cards that are usually present in employees of large offices, representatives of foreign companies, waiters, airport employees, medical workers in medical institutions, etc. This is a mandatory element of the uniform for participants in press conferences, seminars, exhibitions, scientific symposiums, business meetings and others. public events.

At fairly large enterprises, far from all employees know each other personally, therefore, with the names of employees are simply irreplaceable in order to avoid embarrassing situations. The simplest badges simplify the process of communication as much as possible and increase the level of sociability among staff, because with the help of visual memory the necessary information is remembered much faster. In addition, addressing a person by name is a sign of good taste, and with the presence of this everything becomes easier.

What it is

The plastic one looks like a small business card with the name, surname of the owner, his position, logo and the name of the enterprise or department where he works. As a rule, this card is enclosed in a transparent plastic frame, which is equipped with a cord for wearing around the neck or a clothes pin. The presence of this simple element relieves awkwardness in communication, increases loyalty, because. client receives full information about the company, which simplifies the possibility, if necessary, of filing a claim with the management.

Where to buy a badge

In the price-convenience-quality format, the badge is classic, which is 86x54 mm. The plastic base itself is purchased at any stationery and office supply store or is made to order from the manufacturer. The basis is transparent PVC with a density of more than 200 microns. For fastening to clothing, a carabiner, clip, or tape is used when worn around the neck.

Today, under the guise of badges, chest badges can be used, which are made of wood, plastic, metal or other material. Branded badges are much more expensive than classic badges, but at the same time they look more stylish and aesthetically pleasing. They can be attached to clothing with a magnet or a puncture. Badges cannot be bought in the stationery department, they must be ordered from printing companies engaged in the production of image symbols.

Sometimes it becomes necessary to emblem firm, organization or sports team. It should be bright and original, not like others and attract attention. Most often, designers are involved in the creation of such a sign, but their services are expensive, and the lack necessary information about the company, mission, strategy often leads to the fact that the developed version does not correspond to the internal spirit of the company. Try to do emblem by yourself using Photoshop.

In Microsoft Word, you can not only work with text, but also with pictures, charts, tables, formulas, and more. Using the various features of the editor, you can beautifully design the cover of a book, or make a report, formatting it according to all the rules.

Now we will figure out how to make a badge in Word. I'll tell you about the use of templates: where you can download them from and how to change them. Next, let's look at how to do everything ourselves from scratch: create a block of a suitable size and insert text, a picture or a photo into it. Then you print what you got, cut it out and paste it into the badge.

Using Templates

If you want to use ready-made badge samples, then create new document in Word.

Then, in the search bar for available templates, type either "Cards", or "Business Cards" and click on the search arrow. You need to look for cards, because badges in this list just not, and they are most similar to them.

In the list of available options, select the one that suits you best and click "Download".

When the template is downloaded, it will open in a new window.

If you didn’t like anything from the displayed list, then you can find an option on the official website: https://templates.office.com/ru-ru/Business-cards

Follow the link, choose the item we need on the left, and then look for what you like. Pay attention that Word is written under the image. Then click on the name of the template and download it by clicking on the appropriate button.

The next thing to do is go to editing and formatting the workpiece. Almost all desired buttons will be on the tab "Working with tables"- "Layout" or "Constructor".

Click on any word and see at the top what size the table cell is. In the example, the blocks are 8.82x5.08 cm. This may not always be suitable. Size standard badge in centimeters 8.5x5.5. If you do not have a standard view, it is better to measure the width and height for the leaflet that you will insert there.

I will stick to the standards, so select the table and enter 8.5 in the "Width" field (your value may be different). Then change the height value, where 5.08 is, and press "Enter". After that, each cell will become the size you specified.

To make it clear where the table borders are, you can "Show Grid", click on the appropriate button for this. As a result, all transparent lines will become a blue dotted line, and they will not be printed.

Change the sample - enter your organization name.

Then we delete the text below - select it and press "Delete".

By pressing "Enter" I made an additional indent from the top line and printed the person's first and last name. Select them, go to the "Home" tab and select suitable size and font, you can apply italic or bold.

The bottom line remains. We delete them, print the appropriate text, this is my position. Then change the font and size of the letters. To place words, for example, in the center, on the left or on the right, click on one of the buttons with the image of stripes.

The next step is to add an image. This is not necessary, so in principle, the badge can be considered ready. If you want your badge to be with a picture, then click on the cell that you edited, and on the "Insert" tab, select "Picture".

In the window that opens, select either a logo or a photo and click "Insert".

Then you need to reduce the image using the markers on the frame.

In order for it to be displayed correctly on the sheet and the words do not move, select it and select it in the drop-down list "Text Wrap"- "before" .

Again using markers and arrows in different sides on the frame, move the pattern to the desired location. I have it on the top left.

After one badge is ready, copy it and replace the pattern in other cells. Then change names and positions. Thus, it will turn out to make several copies for different workers or schoolchildren.

To print your badge, go to the File tab.

Specify the number of copies, select the printer and click on the desired button.

We do it ourselves

Considering that there are no ready-made templates, and the cards need to be redone, which is not very convenient, let's figure out how to make a badge yourself from the very beginning. As for me, this option is simpler - there is nothing to change, you immediately indicate the right dimensions, choose the design and the like.

Open the "Insert" at the top and add a table to the page with the appropriate number of rows and columns. In the example, I will have 2x3.

I insert the picture in the same way as described in the previous paragraph. I change the wrapping for it and make it the right size.

Select the text in parts and change its font, size, boldness and more. To make the letters colored, select a color from the drop-down list by clicking on the button with the letter "A". You can fill a cell with color by putting italics in it, clicking on the paint bucket and choosing any color.

Use the Alignment button to select the position of the text relative to the cell. The drop down list contains various options.

In most cases text documents are created in two stages - this is writing and giving a beautiful, easy-to-read form. Work in a fully functional word processor MS Word proceeds according to the same principle - first the text is written, then its formatting is performed.

To significantly reduce the time spent on the second stage, templates are called upon, of which Microsoft has integrated a lot into its brainchild. A huge selection of templates is available in the program by default, even more is presented on the official website, where you can definitely find a template on any topic that interests you.

In the article presented at the link above, you can find out how you can create a document template yourself and use it in the future for ease of use. Below we will take a closer look at one of the related topics - creating a badge in Word and saving it as a template. This can be done in two ways.

If you have no desire to delve into all the subtleties of the issue and you are not ready to spend personal time (by the way, not so much) on independent creation badge, we recommend using ready-made templates. To do this, follow these steps.

1. Open Microsoft Word and, depending on the version you are using, do the following:

Find the right template for home page(relevant for Word 2016);
Go to menu "File", open the section "Create" and find a suitable template (for more early version programs).

Note: If you can't find a suitable template, start typing in search string the word "badge" or open the section with templates "Cards". Then select the one that suits you from the search results. In addition, most business card templates are quite suitable for creating a badge.

2. Click on the template you like and click "Create".

Note: The use of templates is extremely convenient because there are often several of them on the page at once. Therefore, you can create several copies of one badge or make several unique (for different employees) badges.

3. The template will open in a new document. Change the standard data in the template fields to the ones that are relevant for you. To do this, set the following parameters:

Full Name;
Job title;
Company;
Photo (optional);
Additional text (optional).

Note: Inserting a photo is by no means a mandatory option for a badge. It may be absent altogether, or instead of a photograph, you can add a company logo. You can read more about how best to add an image to a badge in the second part of this article.

After creating your badge, save it and print it on the printer.

Note: Dotted borders, which may be present on the template, are not printed.

Recall that in a similar way (using templates), you can also create a calendar, business card, greeting card and much more. You can read about all this on our website.

Creating a badge manually

If you are not satisfied ready-made templates or you just want to create a badge in Word yourself, then you will clearly be interested in the instructions below. All that is required of you and me is to create a small table and fill it in correctly.

1. First, think about what information you want to place on the badge and calculate how many lines it will take. There will most likely be two columns ( text information and photo or image).

Let's say the badge contains the following information:

Last name, first name, patronymic (two or three lines);
Job title;
Company;
Additional text (optional, up to you).

We do not consider a photo per line, since it will be located on the side, occupying several lines that we have allocated for text.

Note: The photo on the badge is a moot point, and in many cases it is not needed at all. We are considering this as an example. So, it is quite possible that in the place where we propose to place a photo, someone else would like to place, for example, a company logo.

For example, we will write the last name in one line, under it in another line the name and patronymic, the next line will contain the position, another line - the company and, last line- a short company motto (and why not?). According to this information, we need to create a table with 5 rows and two columns (one column for text, one for photo).

2. Go to the tab "Insert", press the button "Table" and create a table of the required sizes.

3. The size of the added table must be changed, and it is advisable not to do it manually.

The basis for the badge in the form of a table will take the dimensions you specified.

Note: If the obtained dimensions of the table for the badge do not suit you, you can easily change them manually by simply pulling the marker located in the corner. True, this can only be done if strict adherence to any size of the badge is not a priority for you.

4. Before you start filling in the table, you need to merge some of its cells. We will do the following (you can choose another option):

We combine the two cells of the first row under the name of the company;
We combine the second, third and fourth cells of the second column under the photo;
We combine two cells of the last (fifth) line for a small motto or slogan.

To merge cells, select them with the mouse, right-click and select "Merge Cells".

5. Now you can fill in the cells in the table. Here is our example (no photo yet):

6. The text inside the table cells must be aligned. It is equally important to choose the right fonts, size, color.

7. Everything would be fine, but the visible borders of the table certainly seem superfluous. In order to hide them visually (leaving only the grid) and not print, do the following:

Note: To make it easier to cut the printed badge, in the menu of the button "Border" select option "Outer Limits". This will make the outer outline of the table visible as in electronic document, and in its printed interpretation.

8. Done, now the badge that you created yourself can be printed.

Save a badge as a template

1. Open the menu "File" and select the item "Save as".

2. Using the button "Review", specify the path to save the file, specify a suitable name.

3. In the window below the line with the file name, specify the required format for saving. In our case, this "Word template (*dotx)".

Print multiple badges on one page

It is possible that you need to print more than one badge, placing them all on one page. This will not only help to significantly save paper, but also significantly speed up the process of cutting and making these very badges.

1. Select the table (badge) and copy it to the clipboard ( CTRL+C or button "Copy" in the tool group "Clipboard").

2. Create a new document ( "File" — "Create" — "New document").

3. Reduce the page margins. To do this, follow these steps:

4. On a page with such fields of badges measuring 9.5 x 6.5 cm (the size in our example), 6 will fit. For their “dense” arrangement on a sheet, you need to create a table consisting of two columns and three rows.

5. Now, in each cell of the created table, you need to insert our badge, which is contained in the clipboard ( CTRL+V or button "Insert" in Group "Clipboard" tab "Home").

If the borders of the main (large) table move during an insert, follow these steps: