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How To Make An Invitation Card On Google Docs

Last Updated : 20 May, 2024
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Google Docs, Google's versatile word-processing application, is not just for drafting documents and collaboration; it can also serve as a handy tool for creating personalized invitation cards.

Creating an invitation that not only captures the essence of your event but also looks visually appealing is a crucial step in setting the right tone. If you're aiming for a seamless and creative invitation-making process, Google Docs is your go-to tool.

Here, we'll see some quick and easy steps to create an Invitation Card on Google Docs.

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How To Make An Invitation Card On Google Docs

How To Create An Invitation Card On Google Docs

Step 1: Open Google Docs and Select a Document

Visit the Google Docs website and choose a new document to create an invitation card.

Open Google Docs and Select a Document
Select a Document

Step 2: Start Customizing your Card

Now start customizing your card as you need, the first thing you can customize is the page setup. To do so click on the "File" menu located in the toolbar.

Start Customizing your Card
Click on File Menu

Step 3: Select "Page Setup"

When you click on the "File" menu s drop-down menu will appear containing some options, among all the options select "Page Setup".

Select "Page Setup"
Select "Page Setup"

Step 4: Adjust Page Properties

You can now customize each and everything related to your page in Page Setup including the Page Color. You can change the page size and make it as per as your need, and also you change the page color by clicking on the "Page Color" icon.

Adjust Page Properties
Adjust Page Size >> Page Color >> Click "Ok"

Step 5: Insert the Text Content

Every invitation card includes a text and in this step, you can enter the text of your invitation card such as the Event name and Date, Event Place, Timing, and many other things.

Insert the Text Content
Insert Text

Step 6: Insert Image

Inserting an Image into your Invitation card gives an attractive look to your card so click on the "Insert" menu in order to insert the image in the template.

Insert Image
Click on the "Insert" button

Step 7: Select "Image" and Choose "Upload Source"

From the drop-down menu after clicking on the "Insert" menu select the "Image" option and also specify the image uploading source such as "Upload from the Computer".

Select "Image" and Choose "Upload Source"
Select "Image" >> Choose "Upload Source"

Step 8: Start Formatting

When you are finished uploading the image to your template, start formatting your text and image. To do so click on the "Format" menu.

Start Formatting
image Uploaded >> Click on Format menu

Step 9: Select Text and Choose Format Type

Now select the "Text" option from the menu and choose the formatting you want to apply to your text such as Bold, Italic, Underline, etc.

Select Text and Choose Format Type
Select "Text" >> Format your Text

Step 10: Align & Indent

Now select the "Align & Indent" to align your text and image so that your templates look attractive.

Align & Indent
Select "Align & Indent"

Step 11: Share your Invitation Card

You can directly share your invitation card from Google Docs by clicking on the "Share" button or by copying the link of the document.

Share your Invitation Card
Share your Invitation Card

Step 12: Print your Invitation Card

If you want a hard copy of your invitation card, then you can print your "Invitation Card" directly from "Google Docs". To do so click on the "File" menu and select "Print" from the menu.

Print your Invitation Card
Click on "File" >> Select "Print":

Step 13: Adjust Copies & Pages and Click on "Print"

Now a new window will open on the screen in which all the properties will be given, and you can adjust all printing properties as you need, so just specify the no. of copies and click on the "Print" button print your document.

Adjust Copies & Pages and Click on "Print"
Specify No. of Copies >> Click on "Print"

Build an Invitation Template in Google Docs

Step 1: Explore Different Kinds of Invitation Templates

To make an invitation template on Google Docs you will need a template from which you can easily design your template, so explore different templates and choose one.

Explore Different Kinds of Invitation Templates
Explore Different Templates

Step 2: Pick Out an Invitation Template

Now among all the templates pick out a template for your use.

Pick Out an Invitation Template
Pick Out a Template

Step 3: Click the ‘Google Docs' Button

After choosing a template click on the "Google Docs" button to open it in your Google Docs, the copy of the document will be opened in your Google Docs.

Click the ‘Google Docs' Button
Click on "Edit in Google Docs"

Step 4: Upload a Background Image

To upload a background image in your template, click on the "File" menu and select the "Watermark" button.

Upload a Background Image
Click on the "Insert" menu >> Select "Watermark"

Step 5: Click on "Select Image" and Choose Image

Now click on the "Select Image" icon located on the right side of the interface and choose an image for the template.

Click on "Select Image" and Choose Image
Click on "Select Image"

Step 6: Adjust the Text Color

To adjust the text color just select the text and click on the "Color Pencil" icon to choose your desired color.

Adjust the Text Color
Select the Text >> Choose Color

Step 7: Write Down an RSVP

Now write down an RSVP to request a response from the recipient on or before a specified date.

Write Down an RSVP
Write Down RSVP

Step 8: Download the Template

After customizing your template click on the "File" menu and select the "Download" button to download the template.

Download the Template
Click on "File" menu >> Select "Download" button

Conclusion

Making an Invitation Card on Google Docs is a simple task as Google Doc features help us in creating an Invitation card. All you have to do is open Google Docs and select a new document to edit it, then start customizing your document according to your invitation card as you can customize the page setup, page color, and so on.

After you can insert images to your invitation card to make it attractive, after inserting images and text to your document align it as you need.


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