Do you remember when Google Docs was known as Writerly? Yeah, that was a long time ago, but since then, Google Docs has gone from a simple word processor to a powerful tool to make creative and aesthetic Google Docs.

Google is constantly adding new features to its word processing suite, which also consists of Sheets, Slides, Forms, Google Drawings, and App Script. This turns it into a professional tool that can compete with the best word processing programs out there.

In fact, with the help of add-ons and templates, you can turn your Google Docs suite into a powerhouse. If you were wondering how to make boring old Google Docs look pretty, here are some tricks and tips to help you make cute Google Docs.

1. Paragraph Styles+

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty Paragraph Styles+

If you've typed up a large document before, then you'll know the importance of having headers to break things up. Paragraph Styles+ gives you the flexibility to make your own headers outside of the program's built-in editing tools.

If you find yourself staring at a large chunk of text, wondering how to make your Google Docs more aesthetic? Then Paragraph Styles+ is the simple answer.

You are no longer constrained by the program's header size. When using Paragraph Styles+, you can specify which font, size, style, and format you would prefer when you decorate your Google Doc. You can also save multiple styles.

To access a saved header style:

  1. Highlight the text.
  2. Open the sidebar by going to Add-ons > Paragraph Style+.
  3. Click on the header that you want.

Paragraph Styles+ also has the ability to make a table of contents for that mega-project you've been working on.

2. Lucidchart Diagrams

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty Lucidchart Diagrams

Lucidchart Diagrams is one of the top-rated apps available for Google Docs. It's an incredibly in-depth creation tool that allows you to design charts and diagrams to decorate your Google Doc.

If you are trying to take cute notes on Google Docs, then this is the tool for you. Once you've created a diagram, you can insert it directly into the document, and you can also share it.

There are two levels to the app. There's the free account, which you can try out for an unlimited amount of time with limited features. You can also use one of the paid options, which will provide access to all features.

3. Translate

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty Translate

Now, this one we love a lot. While we're an English-based site, our writers (and readers) come from all around the world. It's handy to have Google Translate sitting in the corner of your creative Google Doc.

To make it work:

  1. Highlight the text in the document that you want to translate.
  2. Go to Tools in your menu bar.
  3. Choose Translate Document and select a language.

Google Docs will then duplicate your document in your chosen language—nifty!

If you don't want an entirely duplicated document, try installing Docs Paragraph Translate from the Google Workspace Marketplace.

4. Magic Rainbow Unicorns

Magic Rainbow Unicorns Add On

Have you ever felt like your Google Doc just needs a few more rainbows? Well, you're in luck. Magic Rainbow Unicorns is a fun, bright, and easy-to-use Google Doc add-on that will effortlessly turn the boring font colors of your Google Doc into a vibrant rainbow.

Simply install the Add-On, then when you're ready to work your rainbow magic go to Add-Ons > Magic Rainbow Unicorn, and then customize your rainbow! The results are beautiful, and you'll have a bright, colorful Google doc that is the envy of all your friends.

5. Fun Text

Fun Text Add On Google Docs

Say goodbye to boring titles and hello to Fun Text! Fun Text is a simple word art add-on that will apply quirky visual effects to your titles and text.

To use Fun Text to make beautiful Google documents, install the add-on and highlight the text you want to edit. Then head to Add-ons > Fun Text. From here, you'll be able to edit the size, color, shape, placement, and even the language of your chosen text. There's so much to do!

Fun Text is an uncomplicated, no-frills add-on and is incredibly useful when it comes to jazzing up your Google Docs.

If you're not interested in downloading Fun Text, or have your own font that you would like to use, then you may want to learn how to add your own fonts to Google Docs.

6. Remove Line Breaks

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty Remove Line Breaks

Nothing can be more frustrating than copying and pasting from one document to another, only to see all the formatting errors pop up. PDFs are notorious for this; when you take a perfectly formatted document over to Word, it usually scatters like a shotgun blast.

Reconstructing these paragraphs to make your Google Doc look good is a laborious task. With Remove Link Breaks, however, the add-on will take any text you highlight and pull it back together.

7. Easy Accents

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty Easy Accents

Like Translate, Easy Accents is a simple add-on for Google Docs that allows you to insert accented characters into your Google Docs without using a keyboard shortcut.

This is especially helpful if you're typing in a different language, and you don't know the keyboard shortcuts you need to add in special characters. Easy accent supports a great variety of languages. It is a convenient tool to have at the side of your screen when writing in another language.

8. Word Cloud Generator

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty Word Cloud Add On

Word Clouds are all the rage these days and are an easy way to make a Google Doc more creative. It allows you to create beautiful word maps that can help to illustrate your point in a creative Google Doc.

Word Cloud Generator does this by reading your entire document, determining your "theme" and then making a visual from it. Then, you can download any word clouds you create, change their color palettes, and adjust the number of words they're pulling from.

9. Doc Tools

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty Doc Tools

Doc Tools is a similar add-on to the previously mentioned Change Case. It can adjust individual words to match the uppercase and lowercase styles that you want.

However, Doc Tools also adds more useful features to decorate your Google Doc. It does this by having a toolbox where you can increase or decrease the size of your text, highlight text, or sort lists from A to Z.

10. Word Counter Max

Word Counter Max

Finally, there's Word Counter Max. Because Google Docs already has a built-in word count system, you may think you don't need it. However, Word Counter Max has a couple of really cool features.

As you type, Word Counter Max constantly updates the word and character count in your document, which you can see along your sidebar. Word Counter Max also lets you set a writing goal and gives you a visual idea of how close you are to achieving it.

If you need to include an estimating reading time, then Word Counter Max can also help you with that. And if you're a bit of a writing geek, then you can even generate reports and keep track of how much you're writing on a monthly basis.

Making Google Slides More Aesthetic

These are just a few of the Google Docs add-ons that you can use to make your documents look attractive. However, there are many more that you can use to make your Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Docs better.