How to Add a Border Around Text in Microsoft Word

When you need to emphasize a section of text without using a text box, applying a border can be an effective solution. This approach keeps the text integrated with the main content while drawing attention to it. Here’s how to add and customize borders for specific text or paragraphs in Microsoft Word.

Adding a Border Around Specific Text

1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to surround with a border.
2. Access Border Options: Go to the Home tab, click the drop-down arrow next to the Borders button, and choose Borders and Shading.
3. Customize the Border:
   • Use the Setting options on the left or the Preview section on the right to select the border style.
   • Adjust the Style, Color, and Width in the center of the window.
4. Apply the Border to Text: In the Apply To drop-down menu, select Text and click OK.

Your selected text will now be outlined with the chosen border.

Adding a Border Around a Paragraph

For paragraphs, the process is similar but offers additional options:

1. Select the Paragraph: Highlight the paragraph you want to emphasize.
2. Quick Border Options: In the Home tab, click the Borders drop-down arrow and choose a quick option like Outside Borders or All Borders. This adds a basic border that spans the width of the margins.
3. Customize the Border:
   • Select the bordered paragraph, open Borders and Shading from the Borders menu, and modify the Style, Color, and Width as needed.
   • Ensure Paragraph is selected in the Apply To drop-down box.
4. Adjust Border Spacing:
   • Click Options on the right side of the Borders and Shading window.
   • Use the spacing fields to set the distance between the border and the text on all sides. A preview of your changes appears below.
   • Click OK to save your adjustments.

Finalize any other customizations and click OK again to apply the border.

Removing a Border

To remove a border:

1. Select the text or paragraph containing the border.
2. Go to the Home tab, click the Borders drop-down arrow, and choose No Border.

Additional Tips

Using borders is a simple way to highlight text while keeping it inline with your content. For more extensive visual emphasis, consider exploring text boxes or page borders for a variety of design options.

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