How to Create a Page Border in Microsoft Word

Adding a page border to your Word document can enhance its appearance and give it a polished, professional look. You can customize the style, thickness, and specific pages the border applies to.

To add a page border, follow these steps based on your version of Microsoft Word:

1. Office 365 or Office 2019: Open your document, click the “Design” tab in the ribbon, and then click “Page Borders” in the “Page Background” section.
2. Older Versions of Office: Go to the “Layout” or “Page Layout” tab, and select “Page Borders”.

The “Borders and Shading” dialog box will open. Ensure you’re on the “Page Border” tab. By default, it will apply a simple box border.

Customizing Page Borders

1. Basic Box Border: Select “Box” for a standard solid line border. You can adjust the style, color, and width using the drop-down menus.
2. Alternative Border Styles: Other border options include adding a shadow, a 3D effect, or custom borders for each side of the page.
   • To apply these, choose an option from the “Setting” section, and a preview will appear. Once satisfied, click “OK” to apply.

Modifying Individual Border Lines

You can apply or remove individual border lines from your document.

1. Remove a Border: In the “Preview” section, click the border line you want to remove.
2. Apply a Border Again: If a line is missing, click it to restore it.

Customizing Border Lines

For more control over your borders:

1. Choose “Custom” from the “Setting” section.
2. Select a line style from the “Style” drop-down menu.
3. Click individual lines in the “Preview” box to apply different styles to each border.

Adjusting Border Width and Color

To make the border stand out:

1. Change the “Width” (ranging from 1/4 pt to 6 pt) and select a color from the “Color” menu.
2. For custom borders, click on each border line in the “Preview” section to apply your chosen style.

Adding a Border to a Single Page

By default, Word applies borders to all pages. However, you can specify a single page or a subset of pages:

1. In the “Page Border” settings, use the “Apply To” drop-down menu.
2. Select “This Section” to apply the border only to the page you’re working on.
3. For specific pages, you can choose “This Section – First Page Only” or “This Section – All Except First Page” to exclude or include particular pages.

Click “OK” to finalize your changes. The border will then be applied according to your selections.

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