Microsoft® Word 2010 Inside Out

Chapter 19. Command Attention with Borders and Shading

Adding a Simple Border

Creating Enhanced Borders

Creating Partial Borders

Adding a Border to a Page

Adding Borders to Sections and Paragraphs

Adjusting Border Spacing

Inserting Horizontal Lines

Adding Borders to Pictures

Adding Table Borders

Applying Shading Behind Content

What’s Next?

BORDERS and shading are two of those features that are super easy to apply but can make a big difference in the way your document looks to your readers. Adding a border to a sidebar can give the section a professional look it might not achieve just hanging out there in your text. Adding a background shade can help you call attention to a particular paragraph or two. And by fine-tuning borders on a table, section, ...