How to Change the Color of Horizontal Line in Google Docs (2024)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to change the color of horizontal line in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Change Horizontal Line Color in Google Docs

Follow the steps below to change the color of a horizontal line in Google Docs.

1. Open the Drawing Tool to Customize the Line

Open the Drawing Tool by going to “Insert,” selecting “Drawing,” and clicking “+ New.” This is where you will create a customizable horizontal line.

2. Create a New Horizontal Line Using the Drawing Tool

In the Drawing Tool, select the “Line” tool from the toolbar. Click and drag to draw a new horizontal line on the canvas.

3. Select the Line and Change Its Color

With the line selected, click the “Line color” icon in the toolbar. 

Pick your desired color from the color palette to change the line’s appearance; as an example, let’s choose this shade of blue.

4. Save and Insert the Colored Line Into Your Document

Click “Save and close” to insert the colored line into your document. This will replace the default horizontal line with your customized one.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to change the color of a horizontal line in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to remove spaces between lines in Google Docs and how to insert a bold horizontal lines in Google Docs.