Change page settings on Google Docs

You can update your page size and margins, or change the page orientation of your Google Doc.
Important: These features aren't available in documents that are in pageless format. To use these features, make sure your document is in pages format.

Change page setup of a Google Doc

  1. On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
  2. In the toolbar, click File and then Page setup.
  3. At the top of the dialog window, select Pages.
  4. Go to the setting you want to change:
    • Orientation
    • Paper size
    • Margins
    • Page color
  5. Make your changes.
  6. Click OK.
    • Tip: You can click Set as default to apply these settings to any new documents you create.

Mix page orientations in a single Google Doc

A single document can include a mix of portrait and landscape layouts, to better fit wider tables, charts and graphics. 

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