You can create fabulous custom calendars, in different sizes and forms, using almost any publishing or graphics program, such as Microsoft Digital Image Suite and Microsoft Office Publisher. They come with built-in calendar templates and, impressively, offer a large selection of tasteful, ready-to-print designs. Choose to print them in their default size (8 1/2" x 11"), and you've got little to do besides pick and paste in your favorite photo. In addition, Microsoft Office Online provides calendar templates for Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Excel. Here are some links that can help you get started with your calendars: The rest of this article gives you an overview of the steps you would take to create a calendar. In this example, we talk about Microsoft Digital Image Suite. 1. | Start by selecting a "Calendar" project in your program. For example, in Digital Image Suite, in the Common Tasks task panel click Create a Project. In the next screen, shown below, click Calendars.  Choose to create a calendar in your publishing program. | 2. | Select the category of calendar that you want to create—weekly, monthly, or one year.  Select the calendar view you want printed on a single page—week, month, or year. | 3. | Next, you can choose from a large selection of well-designed pre-formatted calendars. Pick one.  Choose from a wide variety of pre-designed formats in Digital Image Suite. | 4. | What really makes these templates great is that all you do is pick the month, year, and day of week you want your calendars to start. Your program takes care of the rest.  Choose the month and day of the week your calendar should start. | 5. | Pick a favorite photo to place in a pre-formatted frame.  The hardest part is simply choosing from all your favorite photos! | 6. | Print the calendar. The default page size is almost always a standard 8 1/2" x 11" sheet. | 7. | Now, see the projects Wipe-Off Magnet Calendars and 16-Month Decorative Wall Calendar for great ways to use these standard-size printouts. |
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