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On the Design tab, select
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Select a watermark, such as DRAFT or Confidential.
Tip: If you already have a watermark on one page, remove the watermark first and then add one to all pages so you don't get two watermarks on one page.
Adding a watermark isn't currently possible in Word for the web. You can, however, add a watermark in the Word desktop app.
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To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.
Don't have the Word desktop app? Try or buy Microsoft 365.
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On the Design tab, select
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Select one of the following:Picture: Use Select Picture to choose an image. Set the Scale and Washout.Text: Use drop-downs to choose Text, Font, Size, color, or Orientation.
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Select OK when done.
Tip: If you already have a watermark on one page, remove the watermark first and then add one to all pages so you don't get two watermarks on one page.