# How to Add Watermark to Reports MS Access

> To add a watermark to reports in MS Access, open the report in Design View, insert an image control, and adjust its location and size. Next, set the Picture Size Mode to Zoom or Clip in the Property Sheet. Finally, add a label control for text watermarks, customize its appearance, and switch to Form View to preview.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-watermark-to-reports-ms-access/
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open your database and navigate to the report you want to modify. Right-click the report and select 'Design View'.
2. In the 'Controls' group, select the 'Image' control.
3. Browse to the image file you want to use and insert it.
4. Drag the image to center it on the page or place it in the desired location. Resize the image as needed by dragging the corners.
5. Right-click the inserted image and select 'Properties'.
6. In the 'Property Sheet', set the 'Picture Size Mode' to 'Zoom' or 'Clip'.
7. Go to the 'Form Design' tab and select the 'Label' control.
8. Click on the area of the report where you want the watermark and type the desired watermark.
9. Adjust the 'Font Size', 'Font Style' and 'Color' to your liking.
10. Switch to 'Form View' to see how the watermark looks on the printed page.