Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to insert full-page background images in Microsoft Word on one page or on every page in the document.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word for Mac (Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac), Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013 (PC only).

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 How to Insert a Full-Page Background Image on a Single Page
02:40 How to Adjust the Opacity of the Background Image
03:06 How to Insert a Full-Page Background Image on Every Page

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Insert Full Page Background Images in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/full-page-background-images-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Create a Cover Page in Microsoft Word
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How to Insert Images Inside Text in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
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How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
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How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
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💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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