How to Build a Webpage Using a Word Document?

Microsoft Word has a built-in HTML translator, which helps you to easily and automatically convert any graphics, texts and/or hyperlinks in a web page compatible format. Any individual, who does not have the required technical expertise in the web designing field, can use Microsoft Word. It can be used to create, develop and design attractive web pages with utmost ease, comfort and convenience. Following are some basic steps on how to build a webpage using a Word document:

1. Getting Started:

Open Microsoft Word through a desktop shortcut or from the Start Menu. In order to design a webpage, you can start a new blank document or choose one from the template. When starting out, it is important to understand the layout of your document. This is important because your document may or may not look exactly the same on the web. (It depends on various settings)
Another important option is to click on ‘View’, and select ‘Web Layout’.

2. Adding Texts:

Adding texts in Microsoft Word, for the purpose of creating a webpage, is similar to the normal drill. First, you must decide the structure and idea of your web page. Then, on the basis of that decision, you can select the fonts and colours of your texts. It is always recommended to pick up a font and colour, which is easier to read. If you are designing a business homepage for your website, you would be required to add a business name at the top of the document. It will also include name, address, contact information, operational hours and the aim of your  business organization. Add all these texts in the same manner as you would have done normally.

3. Adding Pictures:***

A webpage is not created with texts only, but it also requires images to look more creative and attractive. Adding pictures is an important part in a webpage’s design, and you may be required to add some. To add a picture, click on the document where you want your picture to be, and then click insert (at the top of the page). From there, you can either choose a ‘Clip art’ or a ‘Picture’. If you want to add an image from your computer, click the ‘Picture’ button, and you will successfully insert it into your document.

You can edit and customize the picture’s size and position. Add as many images as you deem suitable for your webpage.

4. Adding Links:

You can also add links to your text and/or images. To add a link, select the targeted image or text and click the ‘Hyperlink’ button – which is usually found in the ‘Insert’ tab. You can then insert the target link into the address box to complete the procedure.

Moreover, in order to highlight the linked text, you can choose to select different heading styles and/or fonts.

5. Saving the Document:

Saving the document is an important part when building a webpage using Microsoft Word. To save the document, click the ‘File’ tab and hit the ‘Save as’ button. Insert the file name, and when choosing the save type, browse down to ‘Web Page’ (*htm; *html) and then click save. It will save your file in the required webpage format.

You can then upload your HTM document to your web server, in order to see your webpage in action.


The article writer: This article and associated information was compiled by the web design team on The Sunshine Coast, in conjuntion with web design Sunshine Coast and Website Hotline.

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