How to format text in Google Docs?

To format text in Google Docs, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Docs document and select the text you want to format.

2. Use the toolbar at the top to apply various formatting options, such as:

   • Bold: Click the "B" button or press Ctrl + B.
   • Italic: Click the "I" button or press Ctrl + I.
   • Underline: Click the "U" button or press Ctrl + U.
   • Strikethrough: Click the "abc" with a line through it button.
   • Font style: Click the dropdown beside the font name and choose a style.
   • Font size: Click the dropdown beside the font size and select a size.
   • Text color: Click the "A" with a colored line underneath it button and select a color.
   • Highlight color: Click the "A" with a colored background button and choose a color.
   • Alignment: Click the alignment buttons to left-align, center, right-align, or justify text.
   • Indentation: Use the increase or decrease indent buttons for adjusting the paragraph indentation.
   • Bullet points or numbering: Click the bullet points or numbering buttons to add lists.
   • Line spacing: Click the line spacing dropdown and choose single, 1.15 lines, 1.5 lines, or double spacing.

3. You can also apply more advanced formatting options through the "Format" menu at the top. Here, you can access options like text and paragraph spacing, line spacing, paragraph styles, text direction, and more.

4. Additionally, if you want to create more consistent formatting across headings or paragraphs, you can apply Styles. Select the text and click the "Normal text" dropdown at the top left. Choose a predefined style or click "Options" to create and manage your own styles.

Remember to save your changes regularly by clicking the "Save" button or using the shortcut Ctrl + S.