Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated November 2, 2021)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Unlike some word processors, Word allows you to quickly and easily add different types of borders to your paragraphs. You can add borders to any or all sides of a paragraph, or you can create a drop-shadow effect. (Drop shadows cause your boxed paragraphs to "stand off" the page, providing almost a three-dimensional appearance.) To add borders to your paragraph, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Borders tab of the Borders and Shading dialog box.
Figure 2. The Border and Shading Options dialog box.
You can quickly remove a paragraph border by selecting None in the Borders and Shading dialog box.
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2017-03-01 01:40:20
Logan
How can you place a border around a paragraph at the top of the page and then type without the border on the rest of the page? (i.e. type outside the border once a border has been placed)
2016-12-12 12:21:04
Bill
did the above, place a picture, and the border goes away on the right of the page.
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