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How to Change Border Style in Google Slides

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to customize shape border styles in Google Slides.

Quick summary

In Google Slides, you can change the border style of any shape by selecting it and using the Border dash option in the top toolbar. This lets you apply solid, dashed, or dotted border styles to shapes across your presentation slides.


Steps

  1. In the left sidebar, click the slide thumbnail that contains the shape border you want to edit.
  2. On the slide canvas, click the shape you want to update.
  3. With the shape selected, click Border dash in the top toolbar.
  4. From the dropdown menu, select the border style you want to apply.
  5. Repeat the same steps for any other shapes you want to edit.
  6. Your shape border style will now be updated on the slide.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to change border styles in Google Slides gives presenters precise control over shape formatting, making it easy to create visually consistent and professional slide designs. The Border dash tool lets users switch between solid, dashed, and dotted outlines in just a few clicks, without needing any design expertise. This feature is essential for anyone who wants to highlight key elements, match brand guidelines, or improve the visual hierarchy of their Google Slides presentations.
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