Design Elements of Letterheads. Professional letterhead is an extension of your business, representing you and speaking to your attention to detail and professionalism.

Microsoft Word offers many letterhead designs you can customize. ... In Word 2010, go to Insert, then Header and Footer. Insert your logo into the header section and align it in the middle.

Microsoft Word 2010 can customize a letterhead with a logo that identifies a company or cause. ... To insert the logo in the header or footer, double-click near the top or bottom of the document.

When you're happy with the image's size and position, click Close on the Header and Footer toolbar in Word 2003, or click anywhere outside the header in Word 2007 to see how your letterhead will look.

Step 2: Cook Up Your Own Design. If you don’t care for the look of the templates — or have a specific design in mind for a small business or other venture — create your own unique letterhead.