How to Make a Brochure Using Google Docs
Go to Google Docs., Sign in., Create a new document., Rename the document., Set orientation., Insert a table., Input your text., Insert images.You can insert images to your brochure to make it more appealing., Exit Google Docs.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Docs.
Open a new web browser tab, and visit the Google Docs website. -
Step 2: Sign in.
Under the “Sign in” box, type in your Gmail address and password.
This is your one Google ID for all of Google’s services, including Google Docs.
Click the “Sign in” button to proceed.
Upon logging in, you will be brought to the main directory.
If you already have existing documents, you can see and access them from here. , Click the large red circle with a plus sign on the lower right corner.
A new window or tab will be opened with the web-based word processor. , Click the file name at the upper left side of the document.
A pop-up will appear with the current file name, which should be “New Document.” Enter the new name for your brochure in the text field, and tap “OK.” , By default, the document will be in portrait.
If you need your brochure to be in landscape, click “File” from the menu bar then “Page setup.” Click the “Landscape” button under “Orientation,” and then click “OK.” You will now have a document in landscape on your screen. , Most common brochures are folded, either bi-fold or tri-fold.
In order to easily work on your brochure, you should insert a table with the number of columns matching the folds.
Click “Table” from the menu bar, then “Insert Table”.
Click on the dimensions you need.
You need two columns for a bi-fold and three columns for a tri-fold.
The table will be added to your document. , You now have your brochure template ready.
You can now fill it up with your contents.
Type the texts you need on the proper locations. , Click “Insert” from the menu bar, then select “Image” from here.
A window will open where you can upload the image you want to use.
Drag the image from your computer to the window to upload it.
Once inserted to your brochure, you can now adjust its size and position it. , When you’re done, you can just simply close the window or tab.
Everything is saved automatically, and you can access your brochure file from Google Docs or Google Drive. -
Step 3: Create a new document.
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Step 4: Rename the document.
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Step 5: Set orientation.
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Step 6: Insert a table.
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Step 7: Input your text.
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Step 8: Insert images.You can insert images to your brochure to make it more appealing.
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Step 9: Exit Google Docs.
Detailed Guide
Open a new web browser tab, and visit the Google Docs website.
Under the “Sign in” box, type in your Gmail address and password.
This is your one Google ID for all of Google’s services, including Google Docs.
Click the “Sign in” button to proceed.
Upon logging in, you will be brought to the main directory.
If you already have existing documents, you can see and access them from here. , Click the large red circle with a plus sign on the lower right corner.
A new window or tab will be opened with the web-based word processor. , Click the file name at the upper left side of the document.
A pop-up will appear with the current file name, which should be “New Document.” Enter the new name for your brochure in the text field, and tap “OK.” , By default, the document will be in portrait.
If you need your brochure to be in landscape, click “File” from the menu bar then “Page setup.” Click the “Landscape” button under “Orientation,” and then click “OK.” You will now have a document in landscape on your screen. , Most common brochures are folded, either bi-fold or tri-fold.
In order to easily work on your brochure, you should insert a table with the number of columns matching the folds.
Click “Table” from the menu bar, then “Insert Table”.
Click on the dimensions you need.
You need two columns for a bi-fold and three columns for a tri-fold.
The table will be added to your document. , You now have your brochure template ready.
You can now fill it up with your contents.
Type the texts you need on the proper locations. , Click “Insert” from the menu bar, then select “Image” from here.
A window will open where you can upload the image you want to use.
Drag the image from your computer to the window to upload it.
Once inserted to your brochure, you can now adjust its size and position it. , When you’re done, you can just simply close the window or tab.
Everything is saved automatically, and you can access your brochure file from Google Docs or Google Drive.
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