Show Me. Microsoft Office Word 2003. See it Done, Do It Yourself

A watermark is a background effect ”some text or a graphic, that prints in a light shade behind your text on your document. You can use a washed out version of your company logo, or you can add text such as SAMPLE, DRAFT, PROPOSAL, or CONFIDENTIAL. Watermarks are useful for making your documents look more professional. If you decide to change your watermark, it's as easy as typing in some new text.

Create a Watermark from a Picture

Click the Format menu, point to Background, and then click Printed Watermark.

Click the Picture Watermark option.

Click the Select Picture button.

Navigate to the picture you want to select and insert, and then click Insert.

Select any Scale or Washout options, and then click Apply.

Click Close.

Create a Watermark from Text

Click the Format menu, point to Background, and then click Printed Watermark.

Click the Text Watermark option.

Select the Text options you wish to apply.

Click Apply.

Click Close.