To add a border in Google Slides, simply choose a shape element or text box and apply a border through the toolbar options. Customizing your border’s style, color, and width is quick and easy using the available settings.
In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of adding a border in Google Slides. Whether you want to add a border around an image, a text box, or an entire slide, Google Slides offers a range of options and customization features to suit your creative preferences.
Adding Borders to Google Slides Elements
Adding borders to elements in Google Slides enhances your presentation’s visual appeal and draws attention to specific images, text boxes, and shapes. Here are the step-by-step instructions to add borders to Google Slides elements:
1. Open your Google Slides presentation and navigate to the slide where you want to add borders.
2. Click on the element (image, text box, or shape) you wish to add a border to in order to select it.
3. Locate the toolbar at the top of the page, then click on the “Border color” icon (a pencil) to choose a color for your border.
4. After selecting a color, click on the “Border weight” option (a thin line) in the toolbar to choose the thickness of the border.
5. If desired, click on the “Border dash” option (a dashed line) to select different border styles, such as dashed or dotted lines.
The final outline should be something like this based on your chosen styles.
Work through the steps above and you can place clean, eye-catching borders around images, text boxes, and other elements anywhere in your Google Slides deck. The same border controls appear whether you are editing on the web or in the mobile app, so the workflow stays familiar across devices.
Conclusion
Google Slides gives you a full set of controls for adding and adjusting borders on elements like images, text boxes, and shapes. A well-placed border helps pull the audience’s eye toward what matters and gives the slide a more polished look.
By following the straightforward steps provided in this article, you can efficiently add, change color, width, and style of your borders, resulting in a personalized and engaging presentation design.
