When you're writing in a Google Doc, there are many things you can change to fit your preferences. From page orientation and margins to font style and size, users can customize their document ...

By default, Google Docs places a one-inch margin on all sides of the document. That means that on an 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper, you'll have a 6.5-inch by 9-inch area to begin writing your next novel.