Borders do more than just decorate your presentation—they provide visual hierarchy, separate content clearly, and draw attention to key information.
As you can see in the comparison above, adding a border:
- Entire slide borders make your design look polished and cohesive.
- Text box borders highlight important points, quotes, or definitions.
- Image borders make photos stand out without overwhelming the layout.
How to Add a Border in Google Slides
Step 1: Insert a Rectangle Shape
Navigate to the menu bar, click Insert > Shape > Shapes, and select the rectangle. Click on your slide to add it.
Step 2: Resize the Shape to Fit the Slide
Drag the corners of the rectangle until it completely covers the edges of your slide.
Step 3: Format the Border
With the rectangle selected, go to the toolbar:
- Click the Fill color icon (paint bucket) and select Transparent.
- Click the Border color icon to choose your desired color.
- Use the Border weight and Border dash icons to change the thickness and style (e.g., solid, dotted, dashed).
Step 4: Send the Border to the Back
Right-click on your new border, select Order, and then click Send to Back. This ensures the border frames your content instead of covering it up.
Tired of adding borders manually?
How to Add Border to Text in Google Slides
Highlighting key information with a text box border is an excellent way to make it stand out.
1. Select the text box, then go to the Border color option in the toolbar.
2. Choose a border color, then adjust thickness and style..
3. Choose your Border color, Border weight, and Border dash to create the perfect look for your text.
How to Add a Border to Image in Google Image
Framing an image gives it definition and helps it integrate more smoothly into your slide design. The process is nearly identical to adding a border to a text box.
1. Click on the image you’ve inserted.
3. Use the Border color option in the toolbar to choose a border.
4. Adjust border weight (thickness) and border dash (style).
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Make Google Slides Border Simple with WorkPPT
While manually adding borders gives you control, it can be time-consuming to get the design just right. If you want to elevate your presentations effortlessly and achieve professional results every time, WorkPPT AI presentation maker is your ultimate solution.
💡 What you’ll get from WorkPPT:
- Template library: WorkPPT comes equipped with a rich library of professionally designed border templates ready for you to use.
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- Seamless export: Download to Google Slides or PowerPoint in one click.
FAQs About Google Slides Border
Q1: How can I apply the same border to all of my slides?
A: For consistency, use the Theme Builder. Go to View > Theme builder. Select the master slide layout and add your border there. The border will then automatically appear on all slides that use that layout.
Q2: My border is covering my text and images. How do I fix it?
A: This is a common issue! You need to change the object’s order. Right-click on your border, select Order, and choose Send to Back.
Q3: Can I use decorative borders, like a flower border for Google Slides?
A：Absolutely! While you can manually search for and upload a PNG image of a floral or decorative border, this can be time-consuming. For a faster and more professional result, AI presentation tools like WorkPPT are a great solution.
Q4: Can I add a border only around part of a slide?
A: Absolutely. Use shapes like rectangles or lines to create custom borders around specific sections of your slide.
💬 Conclusion:
Adding a border for Google Slides is a simple yet powerful way to make your presentation look polished, organized, and visually engaging. Google Slides gives you basic tools to create borders. For an even faster solution, WorkPPT offers ready-to-use border templates and an AI presentation maker that generates complete, beautifully designed slides in minutes.
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