How to Find Decorative Borders for Documents

How to find decorative borders for documents (art by freeprintableborders4u)

Whether you want to print up an official-looking document, create something fun or celebratory, or want to honor something with an elaborately designed official piece of paper, borders can make all the difference on the impact of your document. Here are some sources and tips on how to find decorative borders for documents.

Instructions

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   LOOK FOR AN ONLINE SITE WITH A GOOD SELECTION
   One site with an interesting assortment of free printable borders you can use on all kinds of documents is Freeprintableborders4u. You can download borders that will make your document look anything from official to just plain fun. Surf the web for other sites that offer borders that match your taste.

2. CONSIDER USING A SITE WITH PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR BUSINESS
   An interesting site where you can find free printable borders from a community of people who share professional documents and borders is Docstoc.com. Legal, tax, entertainment, travel and education are just some of the topics offered in the way of border designs.

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   CHOOSE AN ONLINE SITE THAT WILL CUSTOMIZE
   Another site with classy borders for the more elegant document is Documentsanddesigns.com. They will customize your designs to order if you ask. These borders are not free but they are original and creative. There are a number of other sites that will also give you exactly what you want for a small fee.

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   SPEND A LITTLE EXTRA FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL
   If you really want an impressive looking document, consider a Renaissance or Medieval designed border from a site like Alfredom.com. This one isn't free, but they will design you a document that should make the recipient proud to frame and display it on the wall.

5. MAKE YOUR OWN DECORATIVE DOCUMENTS
   The basic software for Microsoft Word offers simple borders under "Formats" and "Borders and Shading", and some word processing programs come with a choice of fancy borders in their clip art directories. You can also find graphic software to buy with all styles of borders to use.

   If you are savvy with computer graphics you can design your own decorative borders for free as well.

6. TAILOR YOUR CHOICE OF DESIGN TO YOUR SUBJECT MATTER
   When deciding on the right border for your document, consider the subject matter and the tone of the document. More formal certification should have a more formal graphic design. Playful documents can be informal and fun. Make sure the design matches the content.

   For links to the sites mentioned here, please see the Resources listed below. And check into the many other sites offering decorative borders for documents.

Resources

• Alfredom.com
• Documents and Designs
• Docstoc
• Free Printable Borders 4 U