Before we dive in, it’s essential to note that circling a word in Google Docs is more complex than it appears. Since Google Docs lacks an integrated circle tool, we must utilize an alternate method in order to achieve our desired effect.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Launch Google Docs
To begin, launch the service in your web browser and create or open a new document. Alternatively, you may choose to open an existing one as well.
Step 2: Circle the Word
Now, highlight your desired word by either clicking and dragging your cursor over it or double-clicking it.
Step 3: Click Insert
Once the word has been highlighted, click on the “Insert” tab in your top menu bar.
Step 4: Click “Drawing”
From the dropdown menu that appears, select “Drawing.”
Step 5: Click “New”
In the Drawing window that appears, click on “New” to create a new drawing.
Step 6: Construct a Circle
In the Drawing window, click on the “Shape” icon – it looks like a rectangle with a circle inside. From the dropdown menu that appears, select “Oval.” This will create an oval shape you can use to circle any word in your artwork.
Step 7: Resize the Circle
To resize an oval shape, click and drag its edges until it fits around whatever word you wish to circle.
Step 8: Alter the Color
To change the hue of a circle, click on “Fill Color,” which looks like a paint bucket. From the dropdown menu that appears, select your desired hue from the available options.
Step 9: Save and Close the Drawing
Once you are happy with how it looks, click on the “Save and close” button located in the top right corner. This will close out all active windows within the Drawing window.
Step 10: Draw the Circle
Your circle should now appear on your Google Docs document. Click and drag it to position it around the word you wish to circle.
Step 11: Group the Circle and Word
To ensure that a circle remains around a word when moved, it is necessary to group both items. To do this, click on the word and hold down “Shift” while clicking on the circle. With both selected, click “Group” in the top menu bar.
Step 12: Enjoy Your Circled Word
Your word has now been circled in Google Docs! You can move it around the document as needed.
Conclusion
Circling a word in Google Docs isn’t an automatic feature, but it’s still fairly straightforward. By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly and easily circle any word within your documents.
We hope this guide has been of some assistance to you, and if any queries or remarks, please let us know in the comment section below.
