PPT97: How to Convert a Graphic to a Watermark (166182)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q166182

SUMMARY

This article describes an easy way to make any graphic a watermark in Microsoft PowerPoint. You can use black and white as well as color graphics.

MORE INFORMATION

To use a graphic as a watermark, follow these steps.

NOTE: The watermark will not print unless you print to a PostScript driver.

  1. Insert the graphic you want to use as a watermark. You can insert the graphic using either of the following methods:
    • Create a watermark from a picture file.
      1. On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then click From File.
      2. Select the graphic you want and click Insert.
    • Select a watermark from Clip Gallery.
      1. On the Insert menu, point to Picture, and then click Clip Art.
      2. Click either the Clip Art tab or the Pictures tab.
      3. Select the watermark you want to use, and then click Insert.
  2. Select the graphic if it is not already selected.
  3. On the Picture toolbar, click the Image Control button.
  4. Click Watermark.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/9/2000
Keywords:kbgraphic kbhowto KB166182
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