07 Jul, 2024

How to Set Page Margin Spacing in Google Docs

By Andre Yulianto30 May, 20244 mins read 116 views

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How to Set Page Margin Spacing in Google Docs

Google Docs offers a more minimalist approach compared to Microsoft Word, especially when it comes to setting paper size, orientation, and margins. While it may not be as intuitive as Word, Google Docs still provides the flexibility needed to manage your documents effectively. Here is a step-by-step guide to setting margins in Google Docs:

In contrast to Microsoft Word which offers an integrated menu for managing paper size, orientation and margins, Google Docs presents a more minimalist interface. Features that are generally easy to access in Word may not be immediately visible in Google Docs, requiring users to adapt to a different approach in organizing their documents.

Margins in Google Docs can be adjusted via a less visible menu. Following are the steps to set margins on the web version of Google Docs (PC/laptop).

First, please open a Google Docs document.
Then go to the File menu, and select Page Setup.
In the Margin section, the numbers can be adjusted according to your needs. This menu also provides other settings such as orientation, color, paper size, and where you want the settings to be applied. After that, press OK.
Finished. Document margins have also been changed.

If you want to adjust the margins quickly, use the ruler feature located on the top and left side of the document. Move the ?border? between the rulers to change the margin.

For more details, see the following short animation.

If you want to print a document, make sure you use the appropriate paper size so that the printed results are in line with the content and margin distance that you have set.