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How to Change All Margins in Google Docs [FAQ]

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How to Change All Margins in Google Docs When working on a project with Google Docs, you may be required to change the default margins, and if you’ve never done it before, learning how to change all margins in Google Docs can seem complicated. If you need to change only the left and right margin space, simply click and hold the small blue triangle on the left and right side of the ruler at the top of your Google Doc, and drag it to another position (it’s important to note you must drag the blue triangle, not the rectangle right above it. The rectangle on your ruler changes a paragraph’s indentation, not the margins.) This is useful if you have to alter the left and right margins, but what do you do when you need to change all the margins at once? How To Change All Margins In Google Docs 1. Navigate to Page Setup Go to File > Page Setup. This will allow you to set parameters for your document including orientation (portrait or landscape), paper size, and custom margins. 2. Enter Margin size In the text box beside Top, Bottom, Left, Right (under Margin), type in a margin size. You may want to try a few different sizes first to see which work best for your document. Don't worry, you can always go back and change these settings. 3. Click “OK” If you plan...

How to Strikethrough Text in Google Docs [FAQ]

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How to Strikethrough Text in Google Docs Strikethrough text is like body language in your writing. It allows you to convey subtext or your true opinion about something, without explicitly expressing it: If the guest post pitch doesn’t have a draft attached, I will put in the extra effort to permanently delete it from my inbox probably won’t respond. It's also a great way to copyedit your content and the content of your peers, collaborate in a document, remind yourself of changes that had to be made (or need to be made) in a document, teach someone else who's working in the document, and more. Below, we'll cover the simple steps involved in adding a strikethrough in your Google Doc manually as well as with an available shortcut. How to Strikethrough on Google Docs To leverage one of writing’s most popular tools on Google Docs, follow the instructions below: 1. Highlight the text you want to strikethrough. 2. Click the “Format” section in the header. 3. Hover over the “Text” button. 4. Select the “Strikethrough” button. Strikethrough Shortcut on Google Docs If you want to strikethrough text in a more efficient way, use the keyboard shortcut for it: On Mac, highlight your text and ⌘ + Shift + X. On PC, highlight your text and press Alt + Shift + 5. Strikethrough Your Text In Google Docs Striking through your text in Google Docs is easy — there's even a shortcut available to...