How to Add a Border in Google Docs using Drawing
Step 1: Launch Google Docs
Open Google Docs in your web browser.
Step 2: Open Google Document
Open the document to which you need to add a border.
Step 3: Go to Insert, Select Drawing, and Click on New
Navigate to the menu bar in your Google Doc, click on “Insert,” and then choose “Drawings” from the dropdown menu. Afterward, select “New.
Step 4: Start Drawing in Google Drawing
Once you’ve clicked the “New” button, Google Drawing will open, allowing you to start your drawing.
Step 5: Click on the Shape Icon and Select Rectangle
Next, open the Toolbox and select the rectangle shape icon. Choose the first rectangle in the sub-menu that appears.
Step 6: Draw a Medium Size Rectangle
Afterward, when you draw, a tooltip in the shape of a plus sign (+) will appear. Use this tool to draw a rectangle of your preferred size, specifically a medium-sized one.
Step 7: Remove the Default Fill Color from Rectangle
At this stage, you’ll notice that the newly created rectangle comes with a default black border and a blue fill. To eliminate the fill color, just click on the “Color Fill” icon in the toolbar.
Step 8: Click on Transparent
Once you’ve clicked on the color box icon, a dropdown menu will appear. From this menu, choose the “Transparent” option.
Step 9: Preview the Changes in the Rectangle
Now you will notice that your rectangle will become transparent.
Step 10: Customize your Border
To customize your border, go to the top toolbar and click on the “Border Weight” icon, as shown in the image below. Then, choose your preferred border size.
Step 11: Click Save and Close
Now, the border weight has been adjusted according to your selected preference. To save your changes, click on the “Save and close” button located in the top-right corner of the Drawing dialog box.
Step 12: Preview Rectangle Shape in Google Document
Now the rectangle shape is added to the document’s top left corner.
Note: The rectangle you added is currently displayed above the document text. To make it appear behind the text or relocate it, please follow the next step.
Step 13: Select the Rectangle and Choose Options
Click on the rectangle, and a set of image options will appear just beneath it. Opt for “Behind text” to ensure that the page’s content remains visible and is not obscured by the rectangle or its border.
Step 14: Preview the Rectangle Behind the Text
Now the rectangle will be visible behind the text in your Google Document.
Step 15: Change the Rectangle Fix Position on the Page
Select “Fix position on page” in the rectangle’s image options to adjust the border’s position as you like. This keeps the content inside the border and the border in a fixed position.
Step 16: Extend the Rectangle to Create a Page Border Effect
Now stretch the rectangle shape to make it look like a border on the page.
Step 17: Preview the Border around the Page
The document now includes a border effectively.
How to Add a Border in Google Docs in 5 Different Methods
Google Docs is renowned for its user-friendly interface and seamless document creation capabilities. Yet, when it comes to certain advanced formatting features, such as adding a comprehensive page border, some users might encounter a few limitations. Unlike more robust word processors like Microsoft Word, Google Docs doesn’t offer a direct, built-in option for creating page borders. However, this doesn’t mean you’re left without a solution. In this article, we’ll delve into the art of adding borders to your Google Docs documents, even though it’s not a native feature. With a clever workaround, you can achieve the polished and professional look of a bordered document. So, let’s unlock the hidden potential of Google Docs and learn how to enhance your documents with stylish borders.