Adjust the washout effect of a watermark

Go to File > Print to see how your watermark will look on the page.

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Picture watermark

1. Double-click near the top of the page to open the header.

2. Move the cursor over the watermark until you see the four-headed arrow, and then click the watermark to select it.

3. Under Picture Tools, select Format.

4. Try selecting Recolor, Brightness, or Contrast.

Text watermark

1. Double-click near the top of the page to open the header.

2. Move the cursor over the watermark until you see the four-headed arrow, and then click the watermark to select it.

3. Under WordArt Tools, select Format.

4. Select Shape Fill.

5. Try:

   • Selecting a lighter or darker shade.

   • Selecting More Fill Colors, and adjusting Transparency.

6. Select OK.

Picture watermark

1. Double-click near the top of the page to open the header.

2. Double-click the watermark to open Format Picture, and then select the Picture tab.

3. Try selecting Picture Transparency or Picture Corrections.

Text watermark

To change the look of a watermark, replace it with a new one.

1. Select Design > Watermark

2. Select Text, and enter your text watermark.

3. Try selecting Font Color or Transparency.

4. Select OK.

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