How to create a Google Docs cover page

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The number of resumes, essays, and business proposals submitted daily is staggering. If you have to present a document, you already know that the competition is tough. Your document will be one among many similar ones. How do you make your document stand out from the rest so that your hard work can be seen, or how do you ensure that your document is read or prioritized over many other documents?

Use Google Docs to make the first impression of your document last beyond the first glance. The app is full of tools to create a standout cover. Read on to learn how to create a professional, attention-grabbing Google Docs cover page.

How to create a Google Docs cover page on a PC or Mac

Take your project from mundane to fabulous when you create a cover page with Google Docs on a PC. To start, you must use the correct browser. Google Docs works in most browsers, but not all browsers can access its outstanding features. These are the best browsers to use:

• Google Chrome
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge (Windows only)
• Safari (Mac)

Unless otherwise specified, Google Docs works with the two or more recent versions of these browsers. Regardless of which operating system you use, make sure you have cookies and JavaScript enabled.

Create a Google Doc cover page from scratch using a browser

Now that you’ve chosen your browser, it’s time to decide how to create your cover. One option is to make the cover from scratch. This gives you a cover that is uniquely yours.

1. Go to the “Google Docs“ online website.
   
2. Choose “White” to open a new document.
   
3. Select “File > Page Setup” to edit the page layout.
   
4. Choose “Format > Text” to choose your text style.
   
5. Write the content of your cover.
   
6. Click “Insert > Image” to add an image.
   
7. Select “File > Download” to name and save your document.
   

Once you’ve saved your document, you can make changes again at any time. Explore the additional features Google Docs offers to get ideas to improve your document. Remember to save your page once changes are made.

Create a Google Doc cover page using templates in a browser

Creating a cover page in Google Docs from scratch is a great option if you’re confident in your design skills. Otherwise, you can create a cover page from Google Doc templates on Windows or macOS. Templates are a starting point for your cover, but leave room to add your own special touches. Here’s how to modify a Google Docs template:

1. Go to the “Google Docs“ online website.
   
2. Click on “Template Gallery”.
   
3. Choose a suitable template to work with.
   
4. Customize the template with your images, text, etc.
   
5. Select “File > Download” to save the cover.
   

You can save the cover to your computer in several different formats so you can edit or share it at any time.

How to Create a Cover Page in Google Docs on an iPhone

Google Docs allows you to design an attractive cover page on devices other than your PC. Although you can create a cover using Google Docs on an iPhone, visibility is limited. Therefore, it is not the best option. Anyway, this section shows you how to create one on your iPad.

1. Open the “App Store” and touch the “Magnifying glass icon” (search icon).
   
2. Guy “Google Docs” in the search bar, then press the “look for” button.
   
3. Make sure the correct app appears and then tap “Get.”
   
4. Tap on the “Install” in the window that appears.
   
5. Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted.
   
6. Select “Open” in the “App Store” or tap the icon in the app drawer to launch Google Docs.
   
7. Tap on the “LOG IN” link in the bottom left section.
   
8. Choose the correct Google account or add it if necessary.
   
9. Tap on the “+” icon in the bottom right section to design a cover from scratch.
   
10. Select “Choose the template.”
11. Find and select the template you want to edit.
12. Tap on the “pencil” icon to edit the document (its cover).
13. You can edit the text by using the bottom half of the screen and selecting “bold, italics, underline, text color, highlight colorand bullet type” (if required).
14. In the top options, you can tap “undo, Redo, addand advanced text options.”
15. By touching the button “+” icon (advanced text options), you can add a “link, comment, image, table, horizontal line, etc“
16. By touching the button “TO” icon (advanced text options), you can edit the text (“strikethrough, subscript, style, fountain, size, etc“) and paragraph format (“alignment, Line spacing, advanced bullet options, etc“).
17. Once everything is in place, tap the “check mark” icon in the upper left corner to save the document.
18. touching the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) allows you to export to PDF and Word (.docx) if you wish.

How to create a Google Docs cover page on an Android device

It’s not difficult to create an eye-catching cover with your Android phone or tablet, although it has limited visibility like an iPhone. Google Docs works just as easily on Android. To get started, the app needs to be downloaded to your device. Follow these steps:

1. search the Google Docs app for Android in the Google Play store.
   
2. Tap Install.
   
3. Select Open.
   

You are ready to create and save your cover page and have mobile access to the document. Just open the page and make changes if you suddenly have a new idea. That is how:

1. Open the browser, go to Google Docs and choose Blank document.
2. Tap File > Page Setup to customize the design.
3. Select Format > Text to format the text. Write your content.
4. Tap Insert and Image to add an image.
5. Name and save the cover.

Using a template can be even easier with these steps:

1. Open the app and select a template from the list that appears.
   
2. Modify the template to your liking.
   
3. Name and tap the blue check mark at the top left to save the template.
   

Now the cover is at your fingertips. Open it for last-minute review before sending it to its final destination.

Design a stunning document

The cover page is the gateway to your document. As the saying goes, “image is everything” and you can use Google Docs to easily create a stylish looking cover page. You never know who will see your impressive document and where that action will take you.

Have you used Google Docs to make a cover? Tell us if you think it made a positive difference to your document in the comments section below.