How to Change Margins In Google Docs

Slide to left or right - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 3

By default, margins on Google Docs are between 2 – 2,5 cm (0,75 – 1 inch). While these numbers are mostly acceptable across different kind of documents, you probably need different margin configurations.

In this guide, you will learn to change margins on Google Docs document, including left, right, top, and bottom margin. Check out the guide below!

1. Launch your document on Google Docs.

Google Docs document - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 5

2. Check if you can see these two sliders on top of the document. The slider will be used to revise the left-right margin of the document. If you can’t see them, go to View > Show ruler.

Google Docs slider - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 7

3. Place your cursor to the top of the slider until it become ↔, then move it to the left or right.

Slide to left or right - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 9

4. Now the left-right margin has been changed. If you want to adjust the top-bottom margin, check out the next steps.

Changed margins Google Docs - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 11

5. Go to File > Page setup.

Page setup - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 13

6. Adjust the Top and Bottom margins, then hit OK. If you want to switch to metrics, check out this guide.

Margins top bottom - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 15

7. Now, all margins have been modified.

Margins changed - How to Change Margins In Google Docs 17

And that’s how you change margins in Google Docs. Don’t forget to save the document when done.

About The Author

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *