Margins in your text document file define the structure and design of your document, as well as provide a standardized picture of the texts in that document. These margins are an important segment of your document, be it in any word program, either in MS Word, or in Google Docs, or in any other.
Page Margin Ruler
Page margin ruler refers to that visible virtual ruler, just above your original Google Docs page(writing area). These rulers run along from left to right in the right side from the middle of the screen for the right side margins. And from right to left in the left side from the middle screen for your left side margins.
Changing The Left Side Margins Of The Page
Follow the steps given below for changing the left side margin of your page Google doc.
- Open the Google doc on the browser in your Laptop, android device or Pc.
- Move the cursor towards that blue downside arrow located at the right most point of the left side gray ruler.
When your cursor reaches on top of this blue downside arrow, your cursor immediately changes into a double headed arrow.
- Drag the cursor in the horizontal direction by holding the right button of your mouse.
That means you need to drag your cursor by holding that blue downward arrow from left to right( towards the page) and from right to left(away from the page), so as to change the length of the left side margin.
Whilst the length of the left side margin would not be synonymous with the direction of the movement of the cursor.
It applies that by moving the cursor from left to right( towards the page), the length of your left side margin would not decrease, as it appears with the movement of the ruler bar. Rather it will increase in length with the movement of the cursor from left to right.
- Drag the blue arrow on the Page margin ruler towards the page for increasing the left side margin of the page
Or,
Drag the blue arrow on the page margin ruler away from the page to decrease the left side page margin.
While moving the blue arrow, check the page margin on the left side of the page considerably, for getting your desired result.
Changing The Right Side Margin Of The Page
Similarly for changing the right side margin of your page in Google Docs.
- Move the cursor to the blue downside arrow of the right side ruler, situated at the leftmost point of the right side gray ruler.
As your cursor reaches on top of this blue downside arrow, it immediately changes into a double-headed arrow.
- Drag the blue arrow on the left most side of the right gray ruler by pressing the right button of the mouse to the either side for increasing or decreasing the page margin.
In order to increase the length of your right side margin you need to move the cursor from right to left(towards the page).
Apparently, you must move it from left to right side(away from the page), in order to decrease the length of the right margin.
Thereafter, set the page margin of the page accordingly by looking at the change in the page margin directly, as you move the blue double headed arrow
So, these were some simple steps to change the margin of your page by using the page margin ruler. This process of changing the margin allows you to see the results of your adjustments instantly.
Although this method of changing margin doesn’t apply to the lower and downside margin of your page. For that you need to follow the other process i.e.,
Page Setup
Page Setup settings is another way of changing the page margin in Google Docs files. Page setup setting is the ultimate setting option in your Google Docs, that maintains the overall page orientation and line up of your Google Docs file. It also enlists the default page setting option, that refers to the normal page settings of your page.
Changing Page Margins Of Google Docs Using Page Settings
You can directly change the page margin by putting the figure of the margins in the Page Setup section respectively.
For changing the margin of the page using Page Setup follow the steps:,
- Go to File in the menu bar of Google Docs.
- Click on the File, thereafter you need to click on the Page Setup option, that comes under the File menu.
As you click on the Page Setup option, a small “Page Setup” window opens up.
Inside the Page Setup window, you will see various columns enlisting, orientation, Page Size, Page Color, and Margin.
Under the Margin column, you will see four rows of Top, Bottom, Left, and Right. In these rows adjacent to Top, Bottom, Left, and Right, you can change the length of the margins(in inches) respectively.
Though you need to mention the specific figure of the margin length in inches. If you didn’t want to expand the 1 inch margin, you can mention the figure in points such as 0._.
- Enlist the exact length of the page margin of all four sides in their respective rows.
After you have finished setting up the length of the margins of the page.
- Click on the “Ok” in the Page Setup window.
Here, you finish changing the page margins of the file in Google doc using the Page Setup menu.
The actual default margin of the Google Docs page on the Right side is 1inch, Left side is less than 1 inch, Top side is more than 1 inch, and in Bottom is even larger than the Top margin( more than 1inch).
If you wish to repeat this same setting throughout your all documents, that you will be working on in the future. You just need to fix them as your default setting by clicking on the “set as default” option on the bottom of the Page Setup window.
This was all about changing the page margin of your file in Google doc.
FAQ
Q: How do I change the margins in Google Docs?
A: To change the margins in Google Docs, click on File > Page Setup. This will open the Page Setup dialog box where you can adjust the margins by entering values in the top, bottom, left, and right margin fields. Once you’ve made your changes, click “OK” to apply them.
Q: What are the default margins in Google Docs?
A: The default margins in Google Docs are 1 inch on all sides.
Q: Can I set different margins for different sections in my document in Google Docs?
A: Yes, you can set different margins for different sections in your document by using the “Breaks” menu to insert section breaks. Once you’ve inserted a section break, you can change the margins for that section by following the same steps as for the whole document.
Q: Can I set custom margins in Google Docs?
A: Yes, you can set custom margins in Google Docs by entering values in the top, bottom, left, and right margin fields in the Page Setup dialog box. You can also choose from a variety of predefined margin sizes, such as narrow, moderate, or wide.
Q: Can I preview my document with the new margins before applying them in Google Docs?
A: Yes, you can preview your document with the new margins before applying them by clicking on File > Page Setup and then clicking on the “Preview” button. This will show you a preview of your document with the new margin settings applied. If you’re happy with the changes, click “OK” to apply them.
