How to Make a Flyer on Google Docs

Written by: Sneha

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May 15, 2024

Remember when businesses or shop owners distributed flyers in markets or outside shops to promote their services?

With the rise of digital marketing, flyers have become a thing of the past, but have they become outdated? Definitely not. Flyers are still an effective marketing tool and can be made directly in your browser with Google Docs to promote a business, launch products, raise awareness, or hire.

In this blog, I’ll show you how to make a flyer on Google Docs (you can also use our Online Flyer Maker or flyer templates for better outcomes).

 

Click to jump ahead:

1. Steps to create a flyer on Google Docs
2. Why use Google Docs for flyers?
3. Alternatives to Google Docs
4. Additional tips to create a flyer on Google Docs
5. Conclusion

Steps to create a flyer on Google Docs

Here’s a brief overview of how to create a flyer on Google Docs (I’ll go through each step in detail below).

• Step 1: Open Google Docs
• Step 2: Choose a flyer template
• Step 3: Edit the flyer
• Step 4: Create (and edit) a flyer from scratch
• Step 5: Save and download

Step 1: Open Google Docs 

Open Google Docs in a new tab in your browser.  

Step 2: Choose your desired flyer template

On Google Docs’ welcome screen, browse for a flyer template that suits your needs.

For it to be effective, it’s important to choose a template that aligns with your audience. For example, if you’re promoting a sale, pick a flyer with space for a large image and a bold headline.  

You have two options for finding a template. The first method is to click Template Gallery at the top right of the welcome screen and then select the General tab. 

The second method to insert a flyer template is to click on File, New, and then From Template Gallery (only works if you already have a blank Google Docs open).

I chose this flyer template to promote my fictional service using a catchy title and image. 

Step 3: Edit the flyer template

You can edit placeholder text and titles, font style and size, background color, and more in Google Docs. 

You can also insert (and replace) images and change the image layout, size and position. 

Changing background color

To change the background color of a flyer template, click on the Page Setup.