To use a predesigned template, select "Brochures and Booklets" in Word 2010, or "Brochures" in Word 2007, wait for the available templates to appear and select one.

The site has two-panel and three-panel brochure designs, as well as 4-, 8-, and 12-page booklet templates. Each design template costs $69, but you can try out a design for free before you purchase it.

You can easily make a quality brochure on Google Docs by starting out with a Google Docs template. Templates are a good jumping-off point, but the real draw is how customizable they are.