How to encircle a word in Google Docs

There are plenty of methods to highlight a special word in your G-docs file. You can use text color, highlight it, italicize, etc.

But the most effective way to make some very important words–like your brand name–stand out is to put a shape around it. 

This tutorial will share a simple method to put a circle (or any regular shape) around any word in Google docs. 

In short, this includes using drawing tools to select the shape and type your special word in it.

Let’s begin.

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How to Enable Dark Mode in Google Docs

Dark mode helps to reduce eye strain and saves the battery from draining quickly. 

While it’s easy to switch to dark mode in smartphones, not all desktop applications have this functionality built-in.

This tutorial will explain the methods to switch to dark mode on your smartphone (Android) and desktop web browsers.

3 Ways to Enable Dark Mode in Google Docs

  • Enable Dark Mode on Chrome
  • Enable Dark Mode on FireFox
  • Enable Dark Mode on Android 

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How to make a table smaller in Google Docs

A table is a vital component of Google Docs core functions. It helps to display information concisely, something that paragraphs cannot replicate.

In this tutorial, we’ll see an easy method to resize your Google Docs table. 

First, I’ll illustrate the procedure to make the complete table smaller than the default view. Afterward, we’ll see the effect of this process on some individual cells.

The process includes selecting the cells and then tinkering with Column width and Minimum row height inside Table properties

Let’s do it step-by-step. 


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How to have different headers on each page in Google Docs

The header is the first thing we see in a document.

Most of the time, having a single header is adequate for the entire document.

But, what will you do if you want to have a unique header for each page?

This short article will discuss one surefire way to solve this issue for any google docs file.

In a nutshell, this process includes putting section breaks on each page and then changing headers on each one of them.

Let’s jump into it to look at the details.

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How to add a column in Google Docs table

In this article, we will be talking about how to edit tables in Google Docs by adding columns.

More specifically, we will be talking about how to add columns to an existing table in the document.

2 ways of adding columns in Google Docs:

  • Method 1: Right-clicking and clicking on Insert column
  • Method 2: Going to the Format tab 

Method 1: Right-clicking and clicking on Insert column

This method involves going to the table drop down menu and clicking on one of the options for inserting columns.

Step 1: Open your Google Docs document.

(Optional) Step 2: Insert a table. 

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How to move tables in Google Docs

Moving tables refers to changing the location of the table in your document.

4 methods for moving your table in Google Docs:

  • Method 1: Use keyboard shortcuts to cut and paste your table
  • Method 2: Use the Edit menu to cut and paste your table
  • Method 3: Use the table drop down menu to cut and paste your table
  • Method 4: Drag the table 

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