xrilion|2024
How to Circle Something in Google Docs
Productivity
2minRead
You wanna circle something in Google Docs …
Let’s start with a text.
(Method 01) how to Circle a Text in Google Docs
The easiest way to do it would be to slap a PNG circle on it and call it a day.
Just Google something like “Doodle Circle PNG“.
Select one you like …
Download it.
Insert it in to Google Docs.
(“Image” > “Upload from computer“)
Select the image and place it in front of the text.
(Using the image options menu) 👇
Adjust the size and shape as necessary …
I see what you did …
But you can’t change the color of the circle.
(Method 02) Circle a Text in Google Docs
If you wanna change the color, then you’re gonna have to insert the circle as a shape/drawing.
To do this, Go to “Insert” > “Drawing” > “+ New“.
Select the oval shape under “Shapes“.
Draw the shape you desire, and change the fill color to “Transparent” and the border color to whatever color you want: like red.
Now adjust the border width a bit and click on “Save and close“.
Just like before, set the image option to “In front of text”.
Adjust the size, and we got a circle on text!
Copy paste it wherever in the document to use it again.
Seems like a lot of work for such a simple thing.
Don’t you think?
That’s why we had Method 01.
You can simply change your Google search term to something like “Red Doodle Circle PNG“.
Images: how to Circle an Image in Google Docs
In case you are looking to circle an image in Google Docs, ike this:
Go to “Insert” > “Drawing” > “+ New“ (like before) …
This time though, select the image icon up top …
Upload your image and click on the drop down next to the crop icon.
Then select the shape you want to use to mask the image.
Save the image and you’re done.
FAQs
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Can I circle multiple texts/images at once?
No, you’ll need to repeat the process for each text/image.
Will the circle move if I edit the text/image underneath?
No, if you put the image or shape above the text, it will remain in place even if you edit the text underneath.
Can I use this method to circle other shapes (e.g. squares, triangles)?
Yes, you can use the same method to circle other shapes by selecting the corresponding shape in the “Drawing” tool.
Summary✨
And that’s how you Circle Something in Google Docs. Simple, yet effective, right? If you’re looking for more bite-sized tutorials on Google Docs and other productivity tools please feel free to bookmark this site.
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