To make your document look elegant and neat, we recommend adding borders to it. Frames allow you to highlight your text in a particularly careful way, and the contents of the document will be picturesque, stylish and brightly framed. In this article, we will talk about how to work with frames in Word, how to add and remove them.
Frames are an elegant way to decorate your text and make it more readable and digestible. In addition, in this way you can give your document a little charm, because with frames, even the most “dry” content will be favorably highlighted and more noticeable.
How to add frames in Word 2003?
In older versions of Word, to add a frame, you have to climb a little on the menus. So, open the desired document, in the top menu we find the "Format" tab and select the "Borders and Shading" menu item.
In the form that opens, open the "Page" tab, where we mark the width, line type and frame. In addition to this, it is worth specifying to which part of the document we are applying the border. Confirm the specified settings by clicking the "OK" button.
That's it, the frame is ready. As you can see, nothing complicated and extraordinary. However, as a result, you will get a spectacular custom frame.
How to add a frame in Word 2007, 2010?
In later versions of the Word text editor, the algorithm for adding a frame is very similar, and even more intuitive. The only difference is that now instead of the top menu you will have to access the ribbon, and everything works exactly the same way.
Open a text editor, expand the document you need in it. On the ribbon, find the “Page Layout” tab and in the “Page Background” section, turn to the “Page Borders” element.
As a result of such simple and simple manipulations, the “Borders and Shading” form opens in front of you. Open its "Page" tab. Here we specify the color of the frame, its width and type. We immediately determine to which part of this document the frame should be applied.
After that, everything is ready, the frame is added and flaunts in the margins.
In Word 2010, the procedure is absolutely similar, so we will not dwell on this in detail.
How to add a frame in Word 2013, 2016?
In the next version of Word, the process of adding a frame has undergone some changes. If earlier the menu item we needed could be found on the ribbon in the “Page Layout” section, now you can access the corresponding functionality in the “Design” category. Here, in the "Page Background" section, open the "Page Borders" section, and, as in any other versions of Word, set all the necessary parameters to add a border.
Microsoft Word is an excellent text editor that allows you to edit and create documents for any purpose.
As for the external design, it often becomes necessary to add a frame to the document (it can significantly decorate or break it into functional parts).
Depending on the version of MS Office, you can make a frame in Word in different ways:
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Making a frame in Word 2003
- On the toolbar (at the top of the document), select the "Format" column. A large list of further functions for working with the document will open;
- In the list that opens, select the line "Borders and Shading" and a dialog box will open in front of you;
- It is in the dialog box that we select the frame for your document. There are 3 tabs at the top of the dialog box: "Border", "Page", "Fill". In order to add a frame to a document, you need to select the "Page" tab and define all the options you need on this tab. For example, you can choose a regular frame or a three-dimensional one. You can also specify the type ("solid", or "dotted") and the width of the frame;
- When you have selected all the options you need, click "OK" and a frame will appear on the page of your document.
Making a frame in Word 2007
- On the top toolbar, select "Page Layout" and you'll see many task groups;
- Among these groups, select the "Page Background" group and find the line "Page Borders";
- You will see a dialog box with three tabs: "Border", "Page" and "Fill". We have to work with the "Page" tab;
- First, select the type of frame (on the left in the tab). From the "Color" parameter, you can choose the color of your frame, and in the "Thickness" parameter, you control how thick the border of the frame will be;
- Click OK and the frame is ready.
Custom frames
If you want to create a beautiful curly frame, then you should do this:
- On the toolbar, select "Insert";
- In the "Illustrations" task group, find the line "Shapes" (a list of possible shapes for building will open);
- Having selected the desired shape, build it with the cursor on the required area of the document;
- It is not possible to create a curly frame around existing text. To add text to the frame, right-click on the shape and select "Add Text" from the list that opens. Text can now be printed inside the frame.
Making a frame in Word 2010
- Go to the "Page Layout" panel;
- On the toolbar, select "Page Borders";
- In the tabs that open, select the "Page" tab and adjust the parameters of your future frame.
Frame according to GOST
Sometimes it becomes necessary to make a frame in Word according to GOST. In principle, you can make it yourself, but it’s better not to bother and download a ready-made GOST frame template from the Internet. Setting the frame on the finished document looks like this:
- Open a document with a finished frame, right-click on the border of the frame and select "copy";
- Open the document in which you want to insert the frame, select on the toolbar "Insert" -> "Header" -> "Empty";
- After the frame is inserted, we set the necessary numbers in the page parameters;
- Click OK and the frame should appear on every page of your document.
Note!
Frameworks corresponding to GOST are usually necessary for official documentation related to the exact sciences. For example, it will definitely come in handy for a diploma in drawing.
In order to make a frame in Word 2003, you need highlight page by clicking on it.
A window with the same title appears. In it, go to the second tab in a row, " Page”, where we select the desired options for the frame. 
Here you can set color and thickness lines. The buttons on the right indicate on which sides of the sheet the frame will be located. In the list " Type of" can choose form lines - double, solid, or dashed. " Picture» allows you to set a border with one of the repeating template patterns.
To move the frame relative to the borders of the sheet, you need to click on the button " Options" in law bottom corner. 
Frames in Word 2007, 10, 13
Since the 2007 version, the program interface has changed significantly. Now, to create a frame, you need to find the section " Page layout» and click on « Page borders». 
Starting from the 2013 version, this button has been moved to the " Design».
The window that appears does not differ from its previous versions. It displays all available options: Line type, color, line width, repeatable pattern, and sides on which borders will appear. 
beautiful picture frame
Document framing can be done not only by means intended for this directly, but also by images, which allows you to significantly diversify the design of the document.
To do this, you need to download your favorite image of a suitable format. The larger the image, the clearer and more beautiful it will be when printed.
Next you need insert downloaded image to sheet. You can do this in the menu Insert" by selecting " Picture" or simply by dragging file in the program window. 
After that you will need highlight image by clicking on it, and right-clicking on it select " Size and position» from the context menu. 
In the pop-up window, go to the " Wrap text» and select « behind the text». 
Now the image will not overlap the typed text and will remain on background. In addition, it is not tied to the borders of the sheet, and can move freely to the very edges.
If the picture does not fit, it can be stretch for the "corners" that appeared. Points at the corners are resized while maintaining proportions, and at the sides they are stretched vertically or horizontally.
This question arises in almost every Word user. After all, a frame in a text document can be useful both when writing an essay, diploma, term paper or dissertation, as well as when creating reports, etc. In our article, we will analyze several ways to insert a frame in Word. In addition, we will analyze the options designed to work in several versions of the text editor.
What is the frame for in Word? First of all, it has a design function, making the text more accurate and attractive in appearance. Do you know how to make a frame according to all the rules, using the existing functionality of a text program? It's simple enough. If you make a frame using the table editor, then this is absolutely wrong. Yes, you will design the frame on the page, but at the same time, the user may have difficulty editing the text contained within it. How to avoid mistakes and insert a frame in Word? Now we'll tell you.
Making a frame around the written text
So, if you have already written the text and want to put it in a frame, follow the described algorithm of actions:
- Go to the "Design" tab (if you are using a newer version of Word).
- If you are a user of Word 2007 and 2010, then in the tab - "Page Layout".
- Next, go to the "Page Background" section, select "Page Borders".
- A window should appear on the screen in which you need to select the “Frame” item.
- Here you can also specify to which part of the document you want to apply the specified parameters (to the entire document, to this section, only to the 1st page).
- Here you can choose the frame border type, color and width. All actions must be confirmed by pressing the OK button.
After all the actions taken, the frame should automatically appear on the page.
How to insert a frame in Word around a single text?
This method will practically not differ from the above. What is required from the user?
First, you need to go to the "Design" or "Page Layout" tab, depending on which version of the text editor you are using. Next, click on the "Page Borders" section, here we go to the tab called "Border". Next, select the "Frame" item and enter the parameters we need: border type frame, color, width.
The only thing we need to change is the "Apply to..." line. Here the user must select the word "paragraph".
Do not forget that the user can change not only the parameters of the borders of the frame, but also its location on the page of the Word document.
How to insert a frame in Word made from pictures?
Sometimes, a document needs a frame, but not a standard one, but a creative one. Can this be done in Word? Can. Now we'll tell you how.
To make a beautiful frame - the steps will be about the same as when creating a regular, "not colorful" frame. We go to the aforementioned section "Page layout" or "Design". We repeat the same steps as when creating a regular frame. However, we pay special attention to the "Type" tab. Scroll down the proposed list, and then select the frame border option you like. Instead of the usual straight line, the user can "create" and make a frame of bright colors, done with a dotted line, with the addition of a shadow effect, etc. It all depends on your imagination and imagination.
After all the parameters have been entered, click the OK button. The creative frame should appear on the page of the Word document.
How to make a frame for a diploma?
In this section, we will look at how to insert a frame into Word., which fits all the requirements of GOST. After all, sometimes, incorrectly performed work may not be allowed to be protected.
So, there are two ways to make a drawing frame in a Word document:
- Using ready-made frame templates made for the Word program.
- Create a frame yourself.
Ready-made templates can be found on the Internet, they are represented by documents in the “dot” format. All that is required from the user is to download the file, open it, enable macro support.
To create a frame yourself, you need to create a frame in the way we wrote about above. In this case, it is necessary to know the exact parameters of the borders of the frame; they must be specified in the settings window. Do not forget that the user must adjust the indents from the edges of the pages, because they are also regulated by GOST. However, as practice shows, the best thing is to download existing templates, since creating a frame according to GOST “from scratch” brings a lot of difficulties and troubles to the user.
In this article, we looked at how to insert a frame in Word. As you already understood, there is nothing complicated here. The main thing is to follow the specified algorithm of actions.
We have repeatedly raised the topic of the vast functionality of the Microsoft Office Word program. However, many users, even quite advanced ones, actually know nothing about the software and its functionality. That is why today we want to tell you about how to make a frame in Word around text. Some don't bother too much and, if necessary, create a huge table around the text, which visually looks like a frame. Unfortunately, this method has one huge disadvantage - the inconvenience of editing. Especially if there are more tables in the text. How to be then? Now find out!
How to make a frame in MS Office Word around the entire page with text
We want to offer you a simpler, more efficient, thoughtful option in the functionality of this text editor. You will see, but the Page Borders tool is ten times more convenient to use. In addition, it does not interfere with subsequent editing of the page text and other information on it.So, let's get straight to the point. To begin with, we want to tell you how to set borders for the entire page - perhaps you want to “wrap” the entire page with the text in a frame. You need to do the following:
As you can see, there is absolutely nothing complicated here. Now you just need to customize this very frame. To do this, click on the "Page Borders" button again and experiment with the elements marked in the screenshot.
We figured out the frame for the entire page with text and other elements, but how to make a frame in Word around a separate text?
How to create a border around individual text in Word
In fact, this instruction will not differ much from the one you observe above. Because you will have to do almost the same steps. Well, let's start:
To set a border for another paragraph, select it before following the instructions above.
Do not forget that you can change the width, appearance, color and pattern of the frame, as well as its location, depending on your own wishes.
Finally, we want to remind you that this instruction is suitable for all versions of MS Word, but the arrangement of elements may differ. In any case, you should not have problems with setting a frame around the text.
