Period FAQs

how to select all periods in google docs

by Quinton Johns Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to Select all Periods in Google Docs

  1. Inside your Google Docs text -> press Ctrl+F keys on your keyboard to open up the search box.
  2. Type a period inside the search box.
  3. Press the three dots options of the search box -> change the size of your Font to a bigger size -> type a period in the...

Use keyboard command to automatically select all periods
Inside your Google Docs text -> press Ctrl+F keys on your keyboard to open up the search box. Type a period inside the search box.
Aug 8, 2019

Full Answer

How do I change the size of periods in Google Docs?

Use keyboard command to automatically select all periods Inside your Google Docs text -> press Ctrl+F keys on your keyboard to open up the search box. Type a period inside the search box. Press the three dots options of the search box -> change the size of your Font to a bigger size -> type a period in the Replace with box -> click Replace all.

Why are periods in Google Docs so hard to read?

The periods that appear on Google Docs are usually very small in comparison to the rest of the text. And many people are not comfortable with the fact that these periods are not as visibly clear as the text in the document is.

How to make periods appear bigger on a Word document?

Compare the periods for all font styles which you can use if you want the periods to appear bigger on your document. I managed to add all the sentences on one page so that you can compare the difference in the size of the periods and choose the font that fits your requirements the best.

How do I change the punctuation in Google Docs?

However, you may use Google Docs’ Find and Replacement feature to choose punctuation, such as every period on a page. This is a quick and manageable way to find every incidence of a phrase or symbol in your text and quickly change those occurrences with anything new. It is (in most circumstances) quicker and more efficient than doing it directly.

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How long is a Google Docs read?

3 minutes read. The periods that appear on Google Docs are usually very small in comparison to the rest of the text. And many people are not comfortable with the fact that these periods are not as visibly clear as the text in the document is.

How to add content to Google Docs?

First things first, sign in to your Gmail and open a blank document in Google Docs. Add the content in the document as needed. This is how your work will look originally. It is highly important that you add the content to your document when using the first method. Now there are two ways to go about it, you either add the content in ...

How to change the font size of a sentence?

Select the period only. Go to the Font option, and change the font size specifically for the period. Choose the size. Don’t choose a very large font size as it will stand out in your text.

Can you increase your period in Google Docs?

Google Docs has no such feature where the periods can be increased in size or weight, however, there are two ways in which you can try to change the size of these periods manually.

Is period larger in font?

Your period will be larger in this font size in comparison to the way it was in the beginning.

Can you use Times New Roman in Google Docs?

This method, however, can only work out for you in a situation when you don’t have a requirement for a specific font. That way, you might have to edit the periods as we did in the first method. For example, many academic reports, and many schools have a requirement to follow a certain format for the papers, including Times New Roman as the main font for the file. The text for Times New Roman in Google Docs, too, shows the period almost as small as the one shown in Arial font.

How to make your writing look longer on a computer?

If you are on a computer you can type ctrl-f and type in a period. Then it will highlight them. If you then change the font size to 14 you’ll make your writing look a lot longer.

How to select a specific color in HTML?

If you would prefer to use a specific shade or color, you can also select a more tailored one by choosing "Custom" from the drop-down under "Page Color." You can input an HTML color code, for example, or play around with the tool to find a color you like.

How to replace Optio?

The Advanced Find & Replace pane will appear. Fill it out like the image here. Enter a period in the Find box and another period in the Replace box. Beneath the Replace box, select the Change formatting optio

Can you use Google Docs to replace Word?

The only way I know of that you can do this is to use an Add-on that makes Google Docs Find and Replace act like Word’s Find and Replace. Here’s the link:

Can you change the point size of a period in docs?

You'd be surprised how many teachers are aware of that trick, Michael. But regardless, there isn't any way at this time to automatically change all periods to a larger point size in Docs.

Can you extend the length of a doc?

That's not possible at this time in Docs other than enlarging them manually. However, if you're trying to extend the length of your paper by doing that, please know that most teachers are aware of that trick, and doing that could negatively affect your grade.

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