{"id":28529,"date":"2023-01-08T15:27:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T15:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/08\/what-is-microsoft-designer-and-how-do-you-get-started\/"},"modified":"2023-01-08T15:27:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T15:27:50","slug":"what-is-microsoft-designer-and-how-do-you-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/08\/what-is-microsoft-designer-and-how-do-you-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Microsoft Designer, and How Do You Get Started?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is Microsoft Designer is a web app for creating visuals and graphics available to Micorosft 365 subscribers. It can generate images and designs using AI to assist you in creating unique content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Microsoft Designer is a tool you can use to create items like signs, invitations, logos, social media posts, website banners, and much more. Using your own images or Designer\u2019s AI option<\/a>, you can get started easily and customize any design.<\/p>\n

What Is Microsoft Designer?<\/h2>\n

Part of Microsoft 365<\/a>, Microsoft Designer<\/a> is a tool for creating all types of graphics, from logos and invitations to blog banners and social media posts. You may have worked on projects like those in Word or Publisher before, but Designer is a separate app.<\/p>\n

What sets Designer apart from other design tools is that it uses DALL-E 2 by OpenAI<\/a>. It\u2019s a type of artificial intelligence that allows you to create images and artwork<\/a>\u00a0simply by entering a text description of what you want. The feature will help you find unique graphics for your projects, and thanks to advanced programming they can be very realistic.<\/p>\n

You can also use your own images and the built-in design tools to completely customize your visuals. With templates, shapes, photos, icons, text styles, and color themes, you can explore different looks and get the exact design to fit your project.<\/p>\n

How Can I Get Microsoft Designer?<\/h2>\n

As of December 2022, Microsoft Designer\u00a0is available as a preview on the web via a waiting list. You can add your email address to the list<\/a> and will receive instructions to log in once you\u2019re granted access.<\/p>\n

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The current preview doesn\u2019t contain all planned features, but Microsoft seeks feedback from those with preview access to improve the tool before it becomes generally available.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Designer will then be available as a free app for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers with optional premium paid features. Microsoft also plans to integrate Designer with Microsoft Edge<\/a>. The hope is to provide Edge users assistance in designing social media posts and other items on sites they visit in the browser.<\/p>\n

Getting Started With Microsoft Designer<\/h2>\n

When you log into Microsoft Designer, you\u2019ll see the Designer Copilot. This tool helps you create your first visual using an AI-generated image, your own image, or a blank canvas.<\/p>\n

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Use an AI-Generated Image<\/h3>\n

In the \u201cAdd Your Own Images\u201d section, you\u2019ll see an option to \u201cStart With an AI-Generated Image.\u201d This is where the power of DALL-E 2 really takes off<\/a>. Enter a description of the image you want in the box and don\u2019t hold back.<\/p>\n

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You can find anything from a house floating on a cloud to a lizard wearing a top hat to a squirrel waterskiing in a lake. If you see an image you like, select \u201cSave\u201d to use it.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll then see design ideas appear on the right. If you give your project a headline, you\u2019ll see updated designs generated with your headline included as well. Choose the design you want to use and click \u201cCustomize Design\u201d to open it in Designer for customizing.<\/p>\n

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Upload Your Own Image<\/h3>\n

Select \u201cFrom This Device\u201d to upload a picture from your computer. Then, give your project a headline and optionally a subheading. You\u2019ll see automatically generated designs on the right that incorporate your image and headline. At the top, select the Color or Size drop-down boxes to get more specific.<\/p>\n

Pick a design and click \u201cCustomize Design\u201d to work on your project with Designer\u2019s tools.<\/p>\n

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Add a File From Your Smartphone<\/h3>\n

Another option is to send files such as\u00a0photos from your smartphone<\/a> to Microsoft Designer. Select \u201cFrom Your Phone\u201d and then use your phone\u2019s camera to scan the QR code that appears.<\/p>\n

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Tap the link for Microsoft Designer on your phone and you\u2019ll see an option to Select Files from your device.<\/p>\n

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Once you pick a file, you\u2019ll see a confirmation.<\/p>\n

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Within a minute or two, you should see the file in Designer on the web. Select \u201cUpload\u201d and give your project a headline to generate the designs. Pick the one you want to use and click \u201cCustomize Design.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Other Ways to Start a Project<\/h3>\n

Along with the above options, you can choose \u201cA Blank Canvas\u201d or \u201cRecent Designs\u201d at the bottom of the Designer Copilot. You can also pick \u201cMy Media\u201d to use a previously uploaded image.<\/p>\n

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Customize Your Design<\/h2>\n

Once your project opens in the Designer workspace, the fun begins! You\u2019ll see your design front and center with tools along the left. As you make changes, your updated design is saved automatically.<\/p>\n

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Use Templates<\/h3>\n

You can browse or search Microsoft\u2019s templates<\/a> to give your design a different style.<\/p>\n

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View Your Media<\/h3>\n

Then, select a previously uploaded image or pull in a new one from your device, phone, Google Drive, Dropbox, or Google Photos.<\/p>\n

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Add Visuals<\/h3>\n

You can choose from visuals recommended for your design or pick a shape, illustration, photo, or icon.<\/p>\n

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Include Text<\/h3>\n

Next, you can add a heading, subheading, or body text. You can also choose a particular text style.<\/p>\n

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Select Styles<\/h3>\n

You can even pick a color scheme and text style combination.<\/p>\n

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Navigate Designer<\/h2>\n

Along with the above tools, you have options along the top of Microsoft Designer.<\/p>\n

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Starting on the left, select the menu icon to view all of your designs. This allows you to change your focus to a different project.<\/p>\n

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You can also select \u201cNew Design\u201d to display the Designer Copilot and start a new project.<\/p>\n

Next, you\u2019ll see your project headline which you can edit if you like. Then, you have a zoom option and buttons to Undo and Redo your last action.<\/p>\n

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Save and Share Your Project<\/h2>\n

To save your design, select \u201cDownload.\u201d You can then post it on social media, download it, copy it, or send it to your phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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On the far right, you have buttons to send feedback to Microsoft, see what\u2019s new, or manage your account<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Designer not only gives you the tools you need to create attractive designs<\/a> but offers help with its AI-generated images and designs. Are you going to give it a try?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n