To add a border in Google Docs, there are several effective methods:
- Using a Table as a Border:
- Insert a 1x1 table via Insert > Table.
- Resize the table to fit the page or desired area.
- Customize the border style, color, and thickness by going to Format > Table > Table properties.
- This method creates a border around the content area and is easy to adjust[Cite].
- Using the Drawing Tool with Shapes:
- Go to Insert > Drawing > New.
- Select the rectangle shape and draw it to the size you want for the border.
- Remove the fill color and adjust the border color and weight.
- Save and close the drawing, then position the shape behind the text to act as a page border[Cite].
- Adding a Border Around a Paragraph:
- Select the paragraph.
- Go to Format > Paragraph styles > Borders and shading.
- Choose border width, style (solid, dotted, dashed), color, and padding.
- Apply to add a border specifically around selected text[Cite].
Each method serves different needs: tables are quick for page-wide borders, drawings offer custom shapes, and paragraph borders highlight specific text areas. The table method is often the simplest for a full page border. This guidance provides clear step-by-step ways to add borders in Google Docs tailored to the specific use case.
