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How to Print a Word Document as a Booklet

Let Word handle the page reordering so a folded booklet comes out perfectly in sequence.

  1. Open the print menu

    Click "File > Print" to open the print settings screen.

  2. Open "Page Setup"

    Click "Page Setup" near the bottom of the print screen.

  3. Choose "Book fold" under Multiple pages

    On the Margins tab, open the "Multiple pages" dropdown and select "Book fold."

  4. Set printing to double-sided

    In the print options, choose double-sided printing so both sides of each sheet are used.

  5. Why it matters

    For invitations, programs, or any booklet-style handout, this produces a finished item as simple as folding the printed pages in half.

For invitations, programs, and pamphlets

Anytime you need a printed piece that folds in half to become a finished booklet β€” a wedding invitation, an event program β€” Word's Book Fold layout automatically reorders the pages so they land in the right sequence once folded, no manual page shuffling required.

You can still scale to fit a specific paper size

It's also worth knowing how to scale a document to fit a particular paper size when printing, since booklet layouts often work best on a specific sheet size that may differ from your document's original page setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my page count isn't a multiple of four?

Word automatically adds blank pages to round the total up to a multiple of four, so there's no need to calculate the page count yourself in advance.

What if my printer doesn't support automatic double-sided printing?

You can print one side first, then follow the on-screen prompt to reinsert the paper and print the other side manually.