# how to add a border in google slides

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1. [Intro] How to Add a Border in Google Slides
   - body: This guide will walk you through the steps required to add a border to text boxes or shapes in Google Slides. Follow these instructions to easily customize your presentation elements with borders.
   - voiceover: Follow these easy steps to add a border to any text box or shape in your Google Slides presentation. With this guide, you'll learn how to customize the border color, weight, and style to enhance your slides.
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1. step_01 [image] - Click on the text box or shape that you want to add a border to. This can be done by clicking directly on the object in your slide.
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   - description: Select the Text Box or Shape
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   - voiceover: Click on the text box or shape that you want to add a border to. This can be done by clicking directly on the object in your slide.
   - audio: https://cdn.layerpath.com/cm6jao3nc0004ju0cgnmqyz10/cm8bwn9al0021i90cwfd1gp2n/cm8bwtaa3000t0cky11v51sw0.mp3
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2. step_02 [image] - Click on the 'Border color' icon, which looks like a pen, located in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
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   - description: Open Border Color Options
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   - voiceover: Click on the 'Border color' icon, which looks like a pen, located in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
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3. step_03 [image] - From the color palette that appears, select the color you want for your border.
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   - description: Choose a Border Color
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   - voiceover: From the color palette that appears, select the color you want for your border.
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4. step_04 [image] - Click on the 'Border weight' icon, which is represented by three lines of varying thickness, also found in the toolbar.
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   - description: Open Border Weight Options
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   - voiceover: Click on the 'Border weight' icon, which is represented by three lines of varying thickness, also found in the toolbar.
   - audio: https://cdn.layerpath.com/cm6jao3nc0004ju0cgnmqyz10/cm8bwn9al0021i90cwfd1gp2n/cm8bwtacg000w0ckyfwgzf182.mp3
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5. step_05 [image] - Select the desired thickness for your border from the options provided.
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   - description: Set Border Thickness
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   - voiceover: Select the desired thickness for your border from the options provided.
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6. step_06 [image] - Here you have you Border for your Text Box.
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   - description: Optional: Change Border Style
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   - voiceover: Here you have your border for your text box or shape.
   - audio: https://cdn.layerpath.com/cm6jao3nc0004ju0cgnmqyz10/cm8bwn9al0021i90cwfd1gp2n/cm8bwtady000y0cky4huga0y7.mp3
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8. [Outro] Congratulations 🎉
   - body: You have successfully added a border to your text box or shape in Google Slides. You can now continue customizing your presentation or add borders to additional elements as needed.
   - voiceover: Now that you have added a border to your text box or shape, you can further customize it by changing the fill color, adding text or images, and more to enhance your presentation.
   - audio: https://cdn.layerpath.com/cm6jao3nc0004ju0cgnmqyz10/cm8bwn9al0021i90cwfd1gp2n/cm8bwt8ly000s0ckya5z6dupk.mp3
   - voice: 21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM

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