How to Create an Event Calendar in Microsoft Word 2008

Some people do not want to spend money on buying a calendar, and would rather create one from scratch. You can do that easily in Microsoft Word.

Part 1
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Opening Microsoft Word

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    Open Microsoft Word. You can find it on your dock, by searching the spotlight at the top, or searching from a folder.
    • Opening Microsoft Word will automatically open up a new document. You will not have to click on "New."
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    Go to File >>> Project Gallery. Once you get there, click on "Calendars" from the Category sidebar.
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    Choose the "Event Calendar." This will direct you to the page where you can make your calendar.

Part 2
Part 2 of 2:
Customizing Your Calendar

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    Locate the "Month" and "Year" spaces at the beginning of the custom-made calendar. Type in the month in the "Month" space and year in the "Year" space.
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    Make the font bigger so you can see it. Go to Format >>> Font or press Command, and then D. This will bring you to the font customization window.
    • Alternatively, you could zoom the calendar by going to View >>> Zoom, and choosing the size that you want to zoom to.
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    Remove the pictures if you wish to. You can then add new ones (by clicking Insert >>> Picture >>> Clip Art... or From File... and follow the instructions to add a picture), or just leave the calendar as is.
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    Modify the dates. The dates and days of the week are already there for you; they just may not be accurate yet. Change the dates so that they are accurate.

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Updated: June 14, 2019
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