Creating a certificate in Microsoft Word is as simple as writing any document. You can either begin from a blank page or use a pre-made template, which we'll discuss later.

Use Microsoft Word 2007 to make certificates and you won't have to deal with setup issues – the template collection provided with Word will allow you to create and print your award quickly and ...

Templates are far more than just convenient — In fact, they can be crucial. Check out our simple guide on how to use document templates in Microsoft Word.

The no-muss, no-fuss letterhead template Start by opening a new blank document in Word and saving it as a template, using the .dot extension for Word 2003, or the .dotx extension for Word 2007.