Insert checkered background in Word - Here's how

If you want to insert a checkered background in Word, you can reach your goal in two ways. We'll show you how it's done.

Word: Insert checkered background

1. Go to the "Design" tab in Word and find the "Page background" category. In older versions of Office you will find them under the "Page layout" tab.
2. Click the "Page Color" button and select the "Fill Effects" option at the bottom. Then a small window opens.
3. Switch to the "Pattern" tab above and select a desired checkered variant. Below you can also adjust the background color and the color of the lines.
4. Alternatively, switch to the "Graphics" tab above. There you can insert your own checkered background. Templates are available for download on the Internet, such as this template for math lessons.
5. With the "OK" button, the desired checkered background is inserted in Word.

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