How to Print Booklets

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This wikiHow teaches you how to print a multiple-page document as a booklet using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Microsoft Word. You'll need access to a printer that supports either automatic or manual duplex printing to print on both sides of a single page.

Method 1 of 3:

Using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Step 1 Open Acrobat Reader DC on your PC or Mac.

Step 2 Open the booklet file.

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Step 3 Click the File menu.

Click the File menu. It's at the top-left corner. [2] X Research source

Step 4 Click Print.

Click Print . This opens Print dialog screen. [3] X Research source

Step 5 Select your printer from the

Select your printer from the "Printer" menu. [4] X Research source

Step 6 Select which pages to print.

Step 7 Click Booklet.

Click Booklet . It's under the "Page Sizing & Handling" header. A preview of the document in booklet format will appear on the right side of the panel. [7] X Research source

Step 8 Select a duplex option from the

Step 9 Select an option from the

Step 10 Set additional printing preferences (optional).

Step 11 Check the printing preview before you print.

Check the printing preview before you print. Use the arrow buttons below the print preview to page through the document. If you need to make any changes to the layout, make those changes before you continue. [10] X Research source

Step 12 Click Print to print your booklet.

Step 13 Fold your finished booklet.

Fold your finished booklet. If your printer did not fold your booklet automatically, fold it along the desired spine (right or left). You can also staple the booklet to keep the pages intact.

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Using Microsoft Word for Windows

Step 1 Open Microsoft Word.

Open Microsoft Word. You can use Microsoft Word to print any multiple-page DOC or DOCX document as a booklet. You'll usually find Word in a folder called Microsoft Office in the Start menu.

Step 2 Open the document you want to print.

Step 3 Click the PAGE LAYOUT tab.

Click the PAGE LAYOUT tab. It's at the top of most versions of Word. [12] X Research source

Step 4 Click the icon at the bottom-right corner of the

Click the icon at the bottom-right corner of the "Page Setup" panel. This panel is in the bar that runs along the top of Word. The icon is a tiny square with a diagonal arrow. Clicking this button will open the "Page Setup" dialog box. [13] X Research source

Step 5 Select Book fold from the

Select Book fold from the "Multiple pages" menu. It's under the "Pages" header near the center of the dialog box. [14] X Research source This changes the orientation to landscape.

Step 6 Adjust your margins.

Adjust your margins and gutter size. These options are under the "Margins" header near the top of the dialog box. The default margins of 1" should work for most peoples' needs, but you may want to increase the "Gutter" value to a value higher than 1 cm (the default). This gives you more space around the binded/folded part of the booklet. [15] X Research source 2 cm should be fine.

Step 7 Click the Paper tab.

Click the Paper tab. It's at the top of the dialog box.

Step 8 Choose the correct paper size for your printer.

Choose the correct paper size for your printer. This is usually 8.5" x 11" (Letter) in the US, or A4 in Europe. If you're using a different paper size, select that size instead.

Step 9 Click OK.

Click OK . This saves your document in a format that will print like a booklet.

Step 10 Click the File menu.

Click the File menu. It's at the top-left corner.

Step 11 Click Print.

Click Print . This opens the Print dialog.

Step 12 Select your printer from the

Select your printer from the "Printer" menu. Be sure to select a printer that supports printing on both sides of a single page (either automatic or manual duplex).

Step 13 Select a Print on Both Sides option under

Step 14 Set additional printing preferences (optional).

Step 15 Check the printing preview before you print.

Check the printing preview before you print. Use the arrow buttons below the print preview to page through the document. If you need to make any changes to the layout, make those changes before you continue.

Step 16 Click Print to print your booklet.

Click Print to print your booklet. If you have an automatic-duplex printer, the pages will print on both sides of each sheet automatically. If not, follow the instructions on the printer's panel to reinsert the pages.

Step 17 Fold your finished booklet.

Fold your finished booklet. If your printer did not fold your booklet automatically, fold it along the desired spine (right or left). You can also staple the booklet to keep the pages intact.

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Using Microsoft Word for macOS

Step 1 Open Word.

Step 2 Click the File menu.

Click the File menu. It's at the top-left corner of the screen.

Step 3 Click New from Template.

Click New from Template . A list of templates will appear.

Step 4 Type booklet into the search bar.

Step 5 Double-click the template you want to use.

Double-click the template you want to use. There are several to choose from, and all are customizable.

Step 6 Insert your own content into the booklet.

Step 7 Click File when you

Click File when you're ready to print. It's at the top-left corner. [19] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

Step 8 Click Print.

Step 9 Select your printer from the

Select your printer from the "Printer" menu. It's at the top of the window.

Step 10 Enter the number of booklets you want to print.

Step 11 Select other options for your printer.

Select other options for your printer. Printers vary in capabilities, but you can typically use the menus at the top of the window to customize the print, such as whether you want to conserve ink, print in color, or specify margins. [21] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

Step 12 Click Print to print your booklet.

Click Print to print your booklet. If you have an automatic-duplex printer, the pages will print on both sides of each sheet automatically. If not, follow the instructions on the printer's panel to reinsert the pages.

Step 13 Fold your finished booklet.

Fold your finished booklet. If your printer did not fold your booklet automatically, fold it along the desired spine (right or left). You can also staple the booklet to keep the pages intact.

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About This Article

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 176,284 times.

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One way to print a document as a booklet is to open your file with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, then choose “Print” from the “File” menu in the top left corner of the window. On the “Print” menu, select which pages you want to print by leaving “All” selected under “Pages to Print” or by selecting “Pages” and entering the page numbers you want printed. Once you’ve specified which pages will be printed, click the “booklet” button” under the “Page Sizing & Handling” header, which will show a preview of the your document in booklet format. Under the “Binding” menu, choose which side the crease will go when you eventually fold your booklet so the text can be properly formatted. Finally, click “Print” to send your booklet to your printer. For more help, including how to print a booklet using Microsoft Word, scroll down!

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