Google Docs is one of those tools that lets you create word document with its robust set of features. Not only does it does that, it also allows for real-time collaboration and works on the cloud.
If you work with letters and business proposals, you’ll realise that except you make efforts to have a designed cover page, your document will be in plain black & white pages. If you want your document to stand out, you had better design a cover page. In this guide we’ll show you how:
How to Create a Cover Page Google Docs on PC & Mac
From Scratch
You can design an original cover page from scratch. Doing this will let you have a unique cover page. Here’s how:
1. Launch your preferred Browser.
2. Go to Google Docs. Next, select Blank Document
3. Use the Format and Text option to customise the look of things
4. Enter your page content.
5. Next, navigate Insert and Image to add an image.
6. Click File and then Download which will prompt you to save your document.
You can use the other features of Google Docs to make your document cover even more great.
Using a Template
If you love to design, then you’ll find the above guide very useful. However if you don’t want to design anything from scratch, then you can make use of one of Google Docs Template. Here’s how:
1. Launch Google Docs
2. Click Template Gallery which is at the top-left of the screen.
3. Select your preferred template.
4. Do some customisations with your images, text and so on.
5. Get on to save the cover page by clicking File > Download.
How to Create a Cover Page Google Docs on Android
The Google Docs app for Android also allows you to create a great cover page. You first have to download the app to your device.
From Scratch
1. Open Google Docs. Next tap the + icon to begin designing from scratch.
2. Next, tap the “A” icon and use the tools there to format your text.
3. Select the Insert menu to add an image.
4. Next, select File and then Download to save the page.
Using a Template
Templates are great when you need to do a quick cover page. They help you get something decent in less time.
1. Open Google Docs
2. Tap the plus icon. It will bring up two options: New Document & Template. Select Template.
3. Next, choose from the bunch of templates there.
4. Next, modify and customise the template to your liking.
How to Create a Cover Page on iOS
From Scratch
You can also design a cover page on an iPhone or iPad from scratch. Here’s how:
1. Launch Google Docs and tap the + icon.
2. After that, select the A icon and format your text.
3. Select the insert menu to insert an image.
4. Navigate File > Download to save your cover page.
Using a Template
1. Launch Google Docs.
2. Tap the + icon at the bottom corner.
3. Select from the options, Choose Template.
4. Choose a preferred template
5. You can then go on to customise it and modify it as you wish.
Rounding Up…
If you enjoy designing, creating a cover page is one way of using your design skills. And if you’re not into design, there are templates available to use. This and more is what makes Google Docs a great tool for word document creation. We hope you found this guide helpful? If you didn’t, kindly leave a comment and don’t forget to share…