To change the border color around a shape or text box in Google Drawings, you use the Line color button.
When you select an object that has a border (like a text box, shape, or line), a set of formatting options appears in the toolbar. Among these options are tools to control the appearance of the border or line.
Here’s how to change the border color:
- Select the Object: Click on the text box, shape, or line whose border color you want to change.
- Find the Toolbar: Look for the formatting toolbar that appears above or near your drawing area.
- Click the Line Color Button: Locate the icon that looks like a colored line or pencil (often found near fill color options). This is the Line color button.
- Choose a Color: A color palette will drop down. Click on the desired color to apply it to the object's border.
Related Border Formatting Options
Once you are in the toolbar, you'll notice other options for customizing the border or line of your selected object. These include:
- Line Weight: Changes the thickness of the border.
- Line Dash: Changes the style of the border (e.g., solid, dashed, dotted).
By utilizing these buttons, you can fully customize the appearance of borders and lines in your Google Drawing.
For example, if you want a thick blue dotted border around a text box:
- Select the text box.
- Click the Line color button and choose blue.
- Click the Line weight button and select a thicker option.
- Click the Line dash button and select the dotted style.
Understanding these tools allows for greater control over the visual design of your drawing elements.
