{"id":392321,"date":"2022-01-10T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-put-a-border-around-text-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2022-01-10T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:00:00","slug":"how-to-put-a-border-around-text-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-border-around-text-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Put a Border Around Text in Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a291803b7981\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a291803b7981\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-border-around-text-in-microsoft-word\/#Put_a_Border_Around_Certain_Text\" >Put a Border Around Certain Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-border-around-text-in-microsoft-word\/#Put_a_Border_Around_a_Paragraph\" >Put a Border Around a Paragraph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-border-around-text-in-microsoft-word\/#Remove_a_Border_From_Text_in_Word\" >Remove a Border From Text in Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Put a Border Around Text in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731034\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft_word_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft_word_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft_word_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you need to highlight a portion of text, it\u2019s not always convenient to use a text box. To emphasize a paragraph while keeping it within the main content, you can put a border around that text in Word instead.<\/p>\n<p>You can put a border around specific text, such as a single sentence, or an entire paragraph. Let\u2019s look at how to do both as well as customize the border.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_a_Border_Around_Certain_Text\"><\/span>Put a Border Around Certain Text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Select the text you want to surround with a border and go to the Home tab. Click the drop-down arrow next to Borders and choose \u201cBorders and Shading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772193\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HomeBordersShading-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Borders and Shading\" width=\"650\" height=\"478\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Use a Setting option on the left or the buttons below Preview on the right to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/227442\/how-to-add-borders-to-or-change-borders-on-a-table-in-word\/\">add the border around the text. You can also adjust the Style, Color, and Width settings in the center of the window to customize the line for the border.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add Borders to or Change Borders on a Table in Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>ly To drop-down box on the right side, select \u201cText\u201d and when you finish, click \u201cOK\u201d to apply the border.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772194\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ApplyToText-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Apply To Text\" width=\"650\" height=\"461\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then see your text outlined with a border.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772195\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SentenceBorder-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Border around a sentence in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"132\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_a_Border_Around_a_Paragraph\"><\/span>Put a Border Around a Paragraph<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an entire paragraph you\u2019d like to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/708082\/how-to-put-borders-around-images-in-microsoft-word\/\">place a border around, the process is similar. However, you have a few extra customization options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Put Borders Around Images in Microsoft Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select the paragraph you want to surround with a border and head to the Home tab. Click the Borders drop-down arrow and pick one of the quick border options such as Outside Borders or All Borders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772196\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HomeOutsideBorders-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Outside Borders or All Borders\" width=\"650\" height=\"383\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This places the border around the paragraph from margin to margin on each side and gives you a fast way to add the border. But you can also customize the border and adjust the space between the border and the text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772197\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ParagraphBorder-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Border around a paragraph in Word\" width=\"650\" height=\"166\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the bordered paragraph, click the drop-down arrow next to Borders on the Home tab, and choose \u201cBorders and Shading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Like with customizing the border for specific text, you can change the Style, Color, and Width for the border line. Confirm that \u201cParagraph\u201d is selected in the Apply To drop-down box. Then, to adjust the spacing, click \u201cOptions\u201d on the right side of the window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772198\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BordersShadingOptions-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Options\" width=\"650\" height=\"461\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the top, use the arrows or enter the number of points for the spacing on the top, bottom, left, and right of the border in relation to the text. As you make the changes, you\u2019ll see a preview directly below. Click \u201cOK\u201d when you finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772200\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdjustBordersShadingOptions-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adjust the border spacing\" width=\"340\" height=\"411\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Make any other adjustments you want in the Borders and Shading window and click \u201cOK\u201d when you\u2019re done to apply the border.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772199\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SpacedParagraphBorder-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Spaced border around a paragraph\" width=\"650\" height=\"186\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Change Page Margins in Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_a_Border_From_Text_in_Word\"><\/span>Remove a Border From Text in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you decide later to remove a border you\u2019ve added, it takes only a few clicks. Select the text or paragraph containing the border and revisit the Home tab. Click the drop-down arrow next to Borders and pick \u201cNo Border.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-772202\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HomeNoBorder-WordBorderText.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select No Border\" width=\"650\" height=\"478\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Text boxes in Word are great ways to call out portions of text. But if you want to keep your text in line with the rest and simply highlight a small piece, consider surrounding it in a border. 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