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How to Change Margins In Google Docs in 3 Easy Ways

Margins are used to properly format a Google Docs document. Here's how you can change margins in Google Docs online and mobile

by Sajid Shaik
January 7, 2021
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When you want to print a document using Google Docs, there’s more to look, other than the content. To print a document using Google Docs, you should take a look at your text. The text includes elements like spacing between lines, paragraph style, course, and margins.

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These are the key elements to have a good document. They can be important for preparing essays, or other documents. Among those elements, we will show you how to change margins in Google Docs document.

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How to Adjust Margins In Google Docs Online
Method 1: Change Margins in Google Docs using Ruler
Method 2: Modify Margins in Google Docs using Page Setup
Method 3: Changing Page Size in Google Docs to Change Margins
Set Default Page Margins Google Docs
Concluding Change Margins in Google Docs

How to Adjust Margins In Google Docs Online

There are three methods to adjust or change the margins in Google Docs online. All of these methods are easy enough; you can choose whichever you would like to use.

Method 1: Change Margins in Google Docs using Ruler

The fastest way among these methods in Google Docs is using the Ruler. If not visible, you’ll need to click View > Show Ruler. As a result, you will see a ruler on the top and left on your screen.

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To change the left margin, click on the Left Indent (small rectangle/triangle icon), located on the left of the top ruler. A vertical blue line will appear.

Change Margins in Google Docs with Left Indent Ruler

Drag the Ruler inwards or outwards to change the left margin. Make sure that you don’t drag the rectangle and triangle separately. If you drag them separately, it will move the paragraphs only.

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To adjust margin, you can select the whole document using Ctrl + A on Windows or Cmd + A on Mac. Then, drag the rectangle/triangle icon. This will change margins in Google Docs for the entire document.

Similarly, you can also adjust the right margin using the right indent (small rectangle/triangle icon) instead of the left one.

Change Margins in Google Docs with Right Indent Ruler

To change the top and bottom margins, hover your mouse over the point where white and gray shades meet on the left ruler. Once you click and drag from the point, you will see a dark blue line. Dragging it upwards will decrease the top margin, and downwards will increase the top margin.

Change Margins in Google Docs with Top Indent Ruler

To change the bottom margin, just look for the same point where white and gray shades on the left ruler at the bottom of the page. Click and drag it upwards to increase the bottom margin, while dragging it downwards will decrease the bottom margin.

Change Margins in Google Docs with Bottom Indent Ruler

This method is easy but the accuracy isn’t much. For finer accuracy, use the Page Setup method to change margins in Google Docs.

Method 2: Modify Margins in Google Docs using Page Setup

Page Setup is a more accurate method to change margins in Google Docs. If you want to use accurate margins, like 0.8-inches for example, it’s best to use the Page Setup. Here’s how you can change the margins in Google Docs using Page Setup method:

  1. Open the Document and click on the File menu and select the Page Menu option underneath.
    Change Margins in Google Docs - File and Page Setup
  2. Enter the required measurements located under Margins. You can insert values for top, bottom, left, and right margins.
  3. Click OK to apply the Margin values.
    Change Margins in Google Docs with Page Setup

You can also use the Page Setup method to change margins in Google Docs app as well.

Method 3: Changing Page Size in Google Docs to Change Margins

If your printer supports a specific page type for printing, Google Docs can set the margins as per the page layout. Whether it be Letter size, A4, A3, or any other Page size, Google Docs can do it for you. To change the Page size in Google Docs, follow these steps:

  1. Click File on the menu.
  2. Select the Page Setup option.
    Change Margins in Google Docs - File and Page Setup
  3. Click the Paper Size option and choose the one required for your printing.
  4. Click OK to apply changes.
    Change Margins in Google Docs with Paper Size

The document preview will adjust the page according to the selected paper size.

Set Default Page Margins Google Docs

Page Setup in Google Docs uses 1-inch on each side as default margins. You can set custom margin values as default for all pages. Here is how you can do it:

  1. Click on the File menu and select the Page Menu option underneath.
    Change Margins in Google Docs - File and Page Setup
  2. Enter the required measurements located under Margins. You can insert values for top, bottom, left, and right margins.
  3. Click Set as Default.
  4. Click the OK option to set default margin values for all pages.
    Set Default Margins in Google Docs

Also, you can head over to File > Page Setup to verify Margins whenever you create a blank document next time.

Concluding Change Margins in Google Docs

We hope these three ways helped you to adjust or change margins in Google Docs. When it comes to changing the margins, Google Docs offers different methods. The ruler might be super-handy, and inaccurate at the same time.

If you use Page Setup, the accuracy escalates. Depending on your needs, you can use whatever option works the best for you. Let us know if you got any questions or suggestions, we’ll try to answer them as soon as possible.

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Sajid Shaik

Sajid Shaik

Sajid Shaik is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Tech Baked. He is a tech enthusiast who shares his tech knowledge with the world through his writings. You can find his work on publications like AndroidJunglee, TheLeaker, and GeekDashboard. He's also known for his Graphic Design skills, which led him to design the Vector Avatar for MKBHD in 2016.

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