How can I remove a watermark from a Word Document is Office Home and Business 2016?

In Word 2016 on Windows, remove the watermark this way:

1. Open the document.
2. Select Design > Watermark.
3. Select Remove Watermark.

If the watermark does not disappear, it is likely selected through the header area instead:

1. Double-click near the top of the page to open the header.
2. Move the pointer over the watermark until a 4-way arrow appears.
3. Select the watermark.
4. Press Delete.
5. Repeat on other pages or sections if needed.

Watermarks in Word are often stored in headers, so removing them from each section header can be necessary.

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