Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing tool, but sometimes, the documents we create need an added visual element to enhance their appearance. One way to achieve this is by adding a border to the document. Borders can be added to individual pages, paragraphs or even the entire document, and can help to break up the text, create emphasis or add a professional touch.

In this article, we will guide you through the steps for adding a border to a Word document.

Step 1: Open the Word Document

The first step is to open the Word document you want to add a border to. Click on the ‘File’ tab located at the top-left corner of the Word window, click ‘Open’ and select the document.

Step 2: Select the Area to Which You Want to Add the Border

You can add borders to individual pages, paragraphs, or the entire document. To add a border to a specific page or section, click on the page to select it. If you want to add a border to a single paragraph or block of text, click and drag the cursor over the text to highlight it. If you want to add a border to the entire document, click anywhere on the document to select it.

Step 3: Access the Border Options

Once you have selected the area of the document where you want the border to be, click on the ‘Page Layout’ tab located at the top of the Word window. This tab contains a range of formatting options, including the ‘Page Borders’ option. Click on this option to access the ‘Borders and Shading’ dialog box.

Step 4: Customize the Border

In the ‘Borders and Shading’ dialog box, you will see a range of options that allow you to customize the border. First, choose the type of border you want to add. You can select a solid line, dotted line, or dashed line border, as well as choose the thickness of the line.

Next, select the position of the border. You can add a border to the top, bottom, left or right of the selected area, or add borders to all sides.

Finally, choose the color of the border. You can select from a range of predefined colors or choose a custom color.

Step 5: Preview and Apply the Border

Once you have customized the border to your liking, you can preview it by clicking on the ‘Preview’ button. This will show you how the border will look in your document. If you are happy with the appearance of the border, click on the ‘OK’ button to apply it to your document.

Step 6: Save Your Document

After adding the border, be sure to save your document. Click on the ‘File’ tab and then click ‘Save’ or ‘Save As’ to save the document to your computer.

In Conclusion

Adding a border to a Word document can make it look more polished, professional, and visually appealing. With just a few clicks, you can customize the border to create the desired effect. Follow the steps outlined in this article, and you’ll be adding borders to your Word documents in no time!

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