How to Add Borders in Google Docs Around a Paragraph

How to add a border in Google Docs using a table

How to Add Border Around an Image in Google Docs

Step 1: Open Google Document

Open the document in Google Docs and select the paragraph around which you need to add a border.

Paragraphs selected in the document opened in Google Docs

Step 2: Go to Format and Select Paragraph Styles

Select ‘Format’ in the menu bar. A dropdown appears, select ‘Paragraph styles‘. Another sub dropdown opens. Select ‘Borders and Shading’.

Format -> paragraph styles ->Borders and Shading

Step 3: Edit Border Width

A dialog box will appear. Choose your preferred border width. By default, the border width is set at 0pt.

(In the below image, we are choosing the border width to 3pt).

Select border width in this dialog box

Step 4: Select the Border Style

Choose the border style you want to apply.

Note: You have three options to select from: solid, dotted, and dashed. By default, the style is set to solid. In the below image we have opted for Dashed Border

Select border dash

Step 5: Choose the Border Color

Click on “border color,” and a dropdown menu will appear. You can select a color from the 80 available options or choose a custom color using a HEX color code. The default border color is black.

Select border-color

Step 6: Choose the Background Color

Click on “background color,” and a dropdown menu will appear. You can select a color from the 80 available options or choose a custom color using a HEX color code. The default background color is white. In this case, we are selecting the color green.

Select background color

Step 7: Select the Paragraph Padding

It is possible to set padding of the paragraph around the border. By default, it is 0. Here we are setting to 2pt.

Select paragraph padding for border

Step 8: Change the Border Position

You have the option to choose where the border should be positioned. You can decide whether the border should encompass all four sides (top, left, right, bottom) or a specific position. By default, all four sides are selected.

choose border position

Step 9: Click Apply

Press the ‘Apply’ button located at the bottom of the dialog box.

Note: In case you select the ‘reset’ button, all the modifications we made in the previous steps will revert to their default values.

Click Apply at the bottom of the dialog box

Step 10: Preview the Paragraph

Now border is added around the selected paragraph with the desired border settings successfully.

Border added around paragraph

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.