You can learn how to create a gift certificate on a computer.You can either use a template in Microsoft Word or make your own using a picture from your computer.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Word.
The app icon is a dark blue box with a white "W" on it.
Step 2: You can click on the search bar.
There is a Word window.Click in the upper- left corner if you want to go to the drop-down menu.
Step 3: You can find gift certificate templates.
If you want to enter a gift certificate, type it into the search bar.
Step 4: You can choose a template.
You can use a template to make a gift certificate.This will open the template preview window.
Step 5: You can click create.
The preview window has it on the left side.The template can be opened in Word.
Step 6: You need to fill out the gift certificate.
There are text fields with labels in most gift certificate templates.Click a text field to enter your preferred text.If you want to give the same certificate to several people, leave the "name" field blank and write their names on it.
Step 7: You can print the document.
Click in the upper- left corner of the window or the screen to do it.If it's possible, click Allow color printing.You can change any other printer settings.Click if you want to.
Step 8: You can decorate your gift certificate.
Some examples include adding ribbon or glitter, or attaching the certificate to a piece of paper.Cut it out if you don't want the white edges around your gift certificate.
Step 9: You can open Microsoft Word.
The app icon is a dark blue box with a white "W" on it.
Step 10: Click the document to open it.
There is an option in the upper left corner of the page.skip this step if you are on a Mac and Word opens a blank document.
Step 11: Click on the insert tab.
There is a Word window.Below the tab, this will open a toolbar.
Step 12: You can click pictures.
There is an option on the left side.There will be a window.
Step 13: You can select a photo.
Click the photo you want to use as the background for your gift certificate.Clicking the photo's folder on the left side of the window will allow you to view it.
Step 14: Click to open or insert.
It is in the bottom-right corner of the window.The photo will be inserted into the Word document.
Step 15: Click on the insert tab again.
Step 16: Click on the text box.
This option can be found on the right side of the toolbar.There is a drop-down menu.
Step 17: Click to draw a text box.
It is in the menu.
Step 18: A text box can be created.
You can place the gift certificate's text by dragging your mouse across the photo.
Step 19: The gift card's text should be entered.
You can choose to include the following options: Name: Date: Amount
Step 20: You can print the document.
Click in the upper- left corner of the window or the screen to do it.If you can, click to enable color printing.If you have other printer settings, adjust them.Click if you want to.
Step 21: Your gift certificate should be decorated.
Some examples include adding ribbon or glitter, or attaching the certificate to a piece of paper.If you don't want any white edges, you will most likely have to cut out your certificate.