Cool Things to Do With Microsoft Word 2003

You can accomplish a lot with simple software such as Microsoft Word 2003. You don't need advanced design or photo-editing software to complete interesting and useful projects. Even though Word 2003 is not the latest version, you can still find plenty of project templates compatible with this version or even earlier versions. Have fun learning to put Microsoft Word to use for printable paper projects.

Awards and Certificates

You can use Word 2003 to make school certificates, fun party awards or even certificates for formal occasions. You can download free award and certificate templates for a variety of occasions at Microsoft Office online. You'll find general templates for graduations and other formal occasions, as well as more specific templates for awards such as "Best Halloween Costume" or "Employee of the Month." Look for certificates compatible with Word 2003 or earlier. Simply click on the template you want to use to read more about it, and then download it directly to your computer. Insert the template into a Word document to add your own text.

You can print your own custom calendar using Word 2003. You can download free calendar templates from Microsoft Office online, and then add them to Word documents to customize and print. You'll find new, updated calendar templates for each year. Choose between simple calendar designs or fun and colorful ones. You can also add your own photographs or art between the calendar pages for a personalized look. Microsoft Office online offers plenty of calendar templates that are compatible with Word versions 2003 and earlier.

You can create professional-looking party or wedding invitations using Word 2003. Insert your own photographs or artwork into a Word document to include in the invitation, and choose an appropriate font for the occasion. For more efficient paper use, try to fit more than one invitation onto each page. You can fit more per page by increasing the document's margins. You can also download free invitation templates from Microsoft Office online. You'll find templates for a variety of occasions, including business events, weddings, holiday parties, graduations and more. Simply download the template and insert it into a Word document to customize and print it.