[Libs-Or] Tech-Talk: WORD/G-Docs - Protect Your Work with a Watermark

Thu Oct 27 14:04:00 PDT 2022

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WORD/G-Docs - Protect Your Work with a Watermark

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I was talking to my colleague, Jean, about a presentation she attended about time management. The topic was very similar to one she had recently given herself on the subject. As soon as the presenter started speaking and showed the PowerPoint, her heart sank. Jean was looking at her very own slides. The person giving the presentation had not only hijacked her program but had the audacity to use her entire PowerPoint that SHE had created without permission!

Jean had graciously given the PowerPoint as a handout to the attendees after her initial program. Little did she know that someone else would use her work for their own benefit.

[watermark]

Have you ever created a document or presentation that you wanted to show others, but you didn't want them to be able to use it? Or perhaps you have reports that are confidential, and you want to make sure that everyone realizes the sensitive nature of the material.

Adding a watermark that says, "Do Not Copy," "Sample," or "Confidential" on each page can help. A watermark is a transparent, superimposed image (or text) on top of a document, picture or video that supports copyright protection.

In What Situations Would You Want to Add a Watermark?

There are many reasons to use a watermark in digital files, here are a few:

·     When sharing a document or image with others to ensure that it cannot be reused or altered without permission.
·     To show that the purpose of the document may be a sample or in draft status.
·     If you want people to be able to preview your work before purchasing.

So let's look at how you can add watermark easily in both Word and PowerPoint and in Google Docs or Slides.

[watermark]

Add a Watermark in WORD

·     On the Design tab, select Watermark.
·     From the choices that open, choose one of the ready-to-use watermarks shown like CONFIDENTIAL or DO NOT COPY.
·     The watermark will now appear on all pages of your document.

[add watermark]

Add Custom Text or an Image

If you want to add text that is not showing in the choices window, you can add your own custom text or an image:

·     Again, go to the Design tab and select Watermark.
·     In the menu select Custom Watermark.
·     For text, select Text watermark and either select something from the drop-down menu or type in your custom text.
·     Click Apply and Close.

[image]

·     Or, to add an image, select Picture watermark.
·     Then click the Select Picture to upload an image from your computer, an Internet search or from OneDrive. TIP: Leave the Washout box checked so the image will have a more faded look.
·     In either case, click the Apply, OK and then Close.

To delete a Watermark, return to the Design tab and under Watermark, select Remove watermark.

Add a Watermark in POWERPOINT

Unfortunately, adding a Watermark to each slide in PowerPoint isn't as easy as in Word. You have to create it manually. However, when you set it up using the Master Slide it means that it will show in all slides in your presentation.

·     In your PowerPoint presentation, in the ribbon go to View and choose Slide Master.
·     In the thumbnail window on the left, scroll UP to the very top and select the first slide thumbnail.
·     In the slide view on the left, in the ribbon go to Insert and choose Text Box.
·     Then, type the text you want to display as your watermark.
·     Change the font, color (to make it lighter), and placement of the text on the slide. You can use the rotation arrow to make the watermark diagonal.
·     If you want the text to appear behind the content of the slide, right-click on the text box and choose Send to Back.

[insert watermark]

·     Go back to Slide Master tab and click Close Master View to exit.
·     If you want to add an image, instead of adding a Text box, from the Insert menu select a Picture.

TIP: If you have modified your presentation layout views and don't see your watermark in all Slide Master layouts, you may need to copy your Watermark to those layouts that are missing.

Add a Watermark in Google DOCS

Add a Text watermark:

·     In your Google Doc, go to Insert, and from the drop-down menu select Watermark.
·     In the right panel, at the top click Text.
·     In the Insert Text window, type the text you want to appear as a watermark.
·     Under Formatting change the font, transparency and placement.
·     Click Done to apply it to all pages.

[watermark]

Add an Image watermark:

·     In your Google Doc, go to Insert, and form the drop-down menu select Watermark.
·     In the right panel, at the top click Image.
·     Click Select image and choose one from Drive, Photos, an uploaded image, and more.
·     Under Formatting you can adjust the Scale, check the Fade choice and under More image options, adjust the transparency, brightness and contrast.
·     Click Done to apply the watermark

To make changes to or delete either a Text or Image watermark:

·     Go back to Insert, Watermark and make changes.
·     Or click the Remove watermark option at the bottom of the panel.

Add a Watermark in Google SLIDES

Similar to PowerPoint, Slides does not have an automatic watermark feature. You will need to manually add it to the Theme slide master for it to appear in every slide in your presentation.

·     In your Google Slides presentation, in the toolbar go to Slide and then choose Edit Theme.
·     In the Office Theme column, scroll to the top one in the list and highlight the main Theme thumbnail and click on it to select.
·     Click Insert from the menu and choose a Text box or an Image.
·     Format the text or image as needed.
·     Click the "X" button in the top right corner to exit the Theme area.

NOTE: If you have an image on a slide that covers the whole page, the watermark may be hidden. In some cases, you may need to add a watermark to individual slides.

[watermark in Slides]

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Communications: Listening

First, listen to understand

Watch your listening style ... don't start to respond before hearing.

Stephen Covey said, "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand. Most people listen with the intent to reply."

Think about it! How often are you framing your response while someone is talking to you ... instead of really hearing what they are saying and trying to comprehend their meaning? Are you giving their words your full attention?

Imagine taking a breath after listening to someone before offering up your response. Would this make for greater understanding, better cooperation, and more momentum for innovative ideas?

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Leadership & Success

Build Success Patterns

Did you know that you can build success patterns into your gray matter? Every time you feel like a winner, it gets embedded in your brain. The next time you try a similar thing, you're more apt to fall into the track that has been laid. That's how the brain works!

Bummer alert:  every time you feel like a loser, that also gets embedded.  Solution:  Make sure you feel like a winner each, and every time!  Start with the small things to lay solid tracks of success.

It's science!

It's a little like riding a bike.  You don't learn all over again every time you try ... the tracks of success you've had with that venture kick in and the next time you get on the bike you build on your successes.

When you're learning a musical instrument and tackling the scales, the tracks laid in your gray matter have your fingers remembering what to do.

Our brains are wired for the habit of success (and failure).  So what can you do to make that science work for you ... and for those around you ... so that you're more successful?

Arrange things so that you (and others) can succeed with little things first. It will carry over to the bigger efforts. You can use this "trick" for yourself, the people on your team ... and even family members.

Once you realize that your thoughts "build tracks" in your gray matter the concepts of yourself become more easily repeatable. Look for ways to create success in little things.  Praise others for the small, positive things they do.

You have the power to make success a habit!

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