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How to Make a Printable Calendar

According to Astronomy Trek, to measure time, the phases of the moon were used. Luckily, in our era, we no longer have to go through the same ordeal because we are blessed with the tools of modernization, and our way of measuring time today is through the use of calendars. Blank calendars, whether they are designed for daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly use, help us with our future planning. Below, we will give you tips on how to create your own calendar.

1. Choose a Program

Programs that are ideal in making a simple calendar are Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Apple Pages. Maximize the features of these programs to create the calendar that you want. You may use another program as well if you think they are much better than the ones mentioned.

2. Look for Reference

Look for calendar references to make your own calendar. Make sure the days in each month are accurate in number. Your reference may be a printed or a digital calendar.

3. Decorate Your Calendar

Who even wants to look at a bland calendar? Decorate your sample calendar with decorative elements such as borders and personal pictures. You may display the pictures behind each month of the calendar. Make sure the decorative elements do not obscure the main contents of your calendar.

4. Use a Decorative Typeface

To make your editable calendar more decorative, use a creative typeface or font. Choose a typeface that can be readable at a distance. Don't choose a typeface that is too complicated.

5. Use Templates

If you want to be spared from the complicated process of creating a printable calendar from scratch, use templates. Our site's templates are fully editable to suit your needs and preferences. You no longer need to provide designs to your document because we have furnished everything for you.

General FAQs

• Where can I get calendar templates?

  Calendar templates are available in Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and Google Docs programs. But if you want a variety of professionally written calendars for your personal and corporate use, download our templates here on our site. 
   

• What is the ideal size of a calendar?

  The standard size of a calendar is 8.5" x 11". Other calendar sizes include 5.5" x 8.5" and 11" x 17". If you want your calendar printed outside, negotiate with your printing services provider regarding the size. 
   

• What material can I use for printing my calendar?

  According to Photo Review, a double-sided matte paper. Some calendars are glossy on the other side, instead of matte. You may negotiate with your printing services provider regarding the material of your calendar. 
   

• How do I make a calendar?

  Calendars are usually easy to make, as long as you know and enjoy what you are doing. Either you make one from scratch, using different programs, or through templates. If you prefer the former, you can make use of the tips provided above. But if you prefer the latter, you may download our catalog of printable and editable templates.