How to Insert a Border in OpenOffice

1. Start OpenOffice. In the dialog that appears, click on the “Text” document button. This will bring up the Writer application.
2. Select “File” from the menu and choose “Open.” In the dialog that appears, locate the file to which you would like to add a border and open it.
3. Select “Format” from the menu, and from the options choose “Page.” In the dialog that appears, click on the “Borders” tab.
4. Go to the “Line Arrangement” section and choose whether you want lines around all the sides or only one or two. Generally, you will want to click “Set All Four Borders.”
5. Choose the “Line Style,” “Color,” and other settings. Click “OK” and save your work.