How to Print Borders on Documents
Borders are used in a variety of documents ranging from letters to spreadsheets. Using Microsoft Office programs as an example, Excel borders for spreadsheets can be formatted to surround individual cells, entire workbooks or informational charts. As an easier example, Microsoft Word documents can be formatted to include borders as aesthetic additions to personal documents, or as useful additions to business plans. Simply follow a few effortless steps in order to add and print borders from a Microsoft program.
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Instructions
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Select "Page Layout" from the top of your screen. From the toolbar, choose the "Page Borders" option under the "Page Background" section. From the pull-down menu, determine the appropriate use for your border. You will notice that Microsoft provides options to use different shading, setting, width and even artistic designs as border options.
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Finalize your document by proofing for errors and miscommunications. From the "View" tab at the top of the screen, choose "Print Layout" to get a realistic view of how your document will appear on paper.
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Print your document by selecting the "Office" button on the extreme top left corner of your screen. Though the button has no text, the image on the circular button is the Microsoft logo. After selecting the button, select "Print" about halfway down the list. You will then be given the option to print, quick print or print preview.
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Select "Print Preview" to change page layout settings. For example, from the "Print Preview" screen, you can adjust the margins, the page layout (landscape or portrait) and the page size (legal, postcard or letter).
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Pick "Print" to double-check your printing settings. From the "Print" screen, you are given options to print multiple copies, selected pages or ranges of pages. You can also change the properties of your printer or print from a different connected printer. Once your selections are set, select "OK" to successfully print your document with its formatting, including the borders.
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Tips & Warnings
To quickly access the "Print" page, hold down your "Control" and "P" button.
Format your borders in a way that doesn't distract from the main purpose of the document.
In business documents, specifically spreadsheets, use borders for organizational purposes.
When adjusting page layout settings, such as margins, ensure that your borders are within the range of the selected print area. Otherwise, the borders may be left out of the printed document.
