How to change Margins on Google Docs

Google Docs platform supports Margins, and users can make changes to fit their writing style and the appearance of their documents. In this post, we will show you how to change Margins on Google Docs.

What are margins?

Margins are unused or black spaces that sit between the edges of the document’s content. Margins do not contain images or text, and their main purpose is to ensure text does not collide with the boundaries. We should note the default margin has a size of one inch on each side section of the page, but users can modify this.

Are margins the same as indents?

They are not the same, and that’s because indents are blank spaces between the first line in a paragraph and the margin. It is possible to have more than one indent in a single document; however, there can only be one margin.

How to change Margins in Google Docs

Google Docs makes it possible for users to change the margins. To learn how, please follow any one of the methods we’ve laid out below.

1. Use the Ruler feature
2. Use the Page Setup feature

1] Use the Ruler feature

1. Open a Google Docs document, whether it be a new or an existing one.
2. Navigate to the ruler located at the top of the document.
3. If the ruler is not visible, enable it by clicking on View, then Show Ruler.
4. When the ruler is visible, you can change the margin by positioning the mouse pointer over the grey area, and then over the blue arrow.
5. Click and drag to move the margin to your preferred spot.

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2] Use the Page Setup feature

Another option here is to use the Page Setup feature instead of dragging the margin via the Ruler. For those who are not certain of what to do, well, let us explain.

1. Click on File, then go to Page Setup from the dropdown menu.
2. Ensure you know your margin measurements because you must now enter them manually into the Page Setup box.
3. When you’re done, hit the OK button.

That’s it! you now know how to change your margin in Google Docs.

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Where is the margin on Google Docs?

To find the margin in Google Docs, you simply have to look above the text area. There you will see a ruler, and on that ruler, a blue arrow pointing downwards. That arrow is the margin, so if you want to move it, you can do so with ease.

How do I change line spacing in Google Docs?

First, open a Google Docs document on your computer. After that, click the lines you want to change. From there, click Format, then Line & Paragraph Spacing. Finally, select the line spacing option. From there, you can change the paragraph spacing.