{"id":81529,"date":"2024-02-20T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=81529"},"modified":"2025-12-03T04:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:07:59","slug":"infographic-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-in-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make an Infographic in Google Docs in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How_to_Make_an_Infographic_in_Google_Docs_Blog_Header.png\" alt=\"How to Make an Infographic in Google Docs\" class=\"wp-image-81530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How_to_Make_an_Infographic_in_Google_Docs_Blog_Header.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How_to_Make_an_Infographic_in_Google_Docs_Blog_Header-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How_to_Make_an_Infographic_in_Google_Docs_Blog_Header-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How_to_Make_an_Infographic_in_Google_Docs_Blog_Header-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Docs is free, easy to access, and familiar. That\u2019s why many people use it to design infographics. The problem? It lacks professional templates, flexible layouts and design features needed to create visuals that stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll show how to make an infographic in Google Docs, and then how to create a better one using a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/infographic-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infographic Maker<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/infographic-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE\u00a0<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">Figure out which infographic type you should create (before you open Docs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re making an infographic, pick one that&#8217;s best suited to present your information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/9-types-of-infographic-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of infographics<\/a>, for most use cases, you can stick to the following six. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> For each example below, to recreate the example in Google Docs, you would have to draw the infographic manually using in-built shapes and the import images feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Statistical infographics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/statistical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statistical infographics<\/a> are your go-to when it comes to data visualization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These infographics help you share findings such as results from an employee survey, the latest research findings and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of a statistical infographic:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-20.png\" alt=\"Brown Coffee Statistical Overview Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-81537\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-20.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-20-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/brown-coffee-statistical-overview-infographic-22420a0c-5798-4cee-8dfe-e05d82aa14a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Informational infographics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/informational\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Informational infographics<\/a> are great if you want to summarize large chunks of text into a smaller, more digestible format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, visual elements are vital in informational infographics to reinforce concepts visually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-21.png\" alt=\"How To Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning\" class=\"wp-image-81539\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-21.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-21-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/how-to-stay-cool-without-air-conditioning-37f6238f-e020-466a-93c7-5fbc4090f2b6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Timeline infographics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/timeline\">Tim<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/timeline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eline infogr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/timeline\">aphics<\/a> help you present information in chronological order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re perfect if you want to illustrate the progression of facts or figures in a format that is easy to follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of a timeline infographic:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-22.png\" alt=\"The Evolution of Sports Equipment Through the Ages\" class=\"wp-image-81540\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-22.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-22-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-evolution-of-sports-equipment-through-the-ages-e7d934cc-b6c9-4107-a341-ceabb8614899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Comparison infographics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to do a side-by-side comparison of two or more items? <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comparison infographics<\/a> can highlight differences and similarities, making them ideal for use cases such as product reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a comparison infographic that highlights the differences between cold and hot showers:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23.png\" alt=\"Advantages of Hot vs Cold Showers Comparison Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-81542\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/advantages-of-hot-vs-cold-showers-comparison-infographic-2c276f90-ef70-4754-b252-27a9cefef0bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Geographic infographics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/geographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geographic infographics<\/a> help visualize data related to specific regions or locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you want to show where population density is highest in the US. Instead of a table of numbers, a color-coded map is more impactful. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-25-1024x791.png\" alt=\"Geographic Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-81544\" width=\"600\" height=\"593\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/geographic-infographic-32b04c41-2072-41b9-8917-996cfe01435c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Process infographics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Process infographics<\/a> let you present a series of steps or stages in a clear and organized manner which makes them ideal to explain procedures, workflows or the progression of tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of a process infographic:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mailchimp-export-email-template-791x1024.png\" alt=\"MailChimp Export Email Template\" class=\"wp-image-81580\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mailchimp-export-email-template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mailchimp-export-email-template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mailchimp-export-email-template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mailchimp-export-email-template-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mailchimp-export-email-template.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/mailchimp-export-email-template-952b244c-bc70-4c1b-b85d-6764d792e8e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to upgrade: The limits of Google Docs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Docs can work for basic visuals, but it isn\u2019t built for professional infographic design. Here\u2019s where it falls short:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No templates:<\/strong> Everything starts from a blank page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manual alignment:<\/strong> Spacing and positioning require constant adjustment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited charts:<\/strong> Charts appear outside your design, not inside it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic icons:<\/strong> No built-in icon library for visual storytelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No brand control:<\/strong> No brand kits, fonts, or one-click styling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time investment:<\/strong> Simple layouts take longer than they should.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re designing infographics often or need polished results, it\u2019s worth switching to a dedicated tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create\">How to make professional infographics with Venngage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want polished, professional infographics without designing from scratch, Venngage makes it easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage offers thousands of editable templates, built-in icons, charts, maps and data tools\u2014all in a drag-and-drop editor. Some templates are free and signing up costs nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick steps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up<\/a><\/strong> (free with email or Google)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a template<\/strong> (from dozens of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic categories<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customize<\/strong> with icons, colors, fonts, charts or  use the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brand Kit<\/a> for auto-branding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share<\/strong> with a public link or upgrade to download<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also start from scratch or generate a design instantly using the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/ai-tools\/infographic-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Infographic Generator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone serious about visual content, Venngage saves time and delivers better-looking results than Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE\u00a0<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How to make an infographic in Google Docs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create an infographic in Google Docs\uff0c but it takes manual work. Here\u2019s a quick walkthrough of how to build a simple list-style infographic using built-in tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick overview of the process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Create a blank document in Google Docs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your page orientations (Click &#8220;<strong>File<\/strong>&#8221; &gt; &#8220;<strong>Page Setup<\/strong>&#8220;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use shapes to create an infographic structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your text and images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your infographic with color and\/or fonts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review, finalize and export your design<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now here\u2019s how it works in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create a new document in Google Docs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Google Docs and start with a blank document. If you\u2019re already in a file, go to <strong>File \u2192 New \u2192 Document<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.46.14\u202fPM-1024x550.png\" alt=\"Step 1: Create a new document in Google Docs\" class=\"wp-image-108738\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.46.14\u202fPM-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.46.14\u202fPM-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.46.14\u202fPM-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.46.14\u202fPM-1536x825.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.46.14\u202fPM-2048x1099.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.46.14\u202fPM-730x392.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Set up your page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Google Docs, you need to specify the layout and dimensions of the page for infographics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is to ensure your infographic fits within the canvas and compatibility reasons if you plan to print the infographic later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>File \u2192 Page setup<\/strong> to choose orientation and size. Landscape works best for infographics (set your page to 11\u2033 \u00d7 8.5\u2033 or A4 for printing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, click on &#8220;<strong>OK<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.48.31\u202fPM-1024x552.png\" alt=\"Step 2: Set up your page\" class=\"wp-image-108742\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.48.31\u202fPM-1024x552.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.48.31\u202fPM-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.48.31\u202fPM-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.48.31\u202fPM-1536x828.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.48.31\u202fPM-2048x1104.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.48.31\u202fPM-730x394.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Add shapes to create an infographic structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Docs doesn\u2019t offer infographic templates, so you\u2019ll design from scratch. Go to <strong>Insert \u2192 Drawing \u2192 New<\/strong> and manually add shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Copy and paste shapes to keep sizes consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.50.24\u202fPM-1024x551.png\" alt=\"Step 3: Add shapes to create an infographic structure\" class=\"wp-image-108747\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.50.24\u202fPM-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.50.24\u202fPM-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.50.24\u202fPM-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.50.24\u202fPM-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.50.24\u202fPM-2048x1102.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-4.50.24\u202fPM-730x393.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find a range of shapes, from squares and circles to arrows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-insert-shapes-1-1024x592.png\" alt=\"Range of shapes to select from the &quot;Drawing&quot; option. \" class=\"wp-image-81590\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-insert-shapes-1-1024x592.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-insert-shapes-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-insert-shapes-1-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-insert-shapes-1-730x422.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-insert-shapes-1.png 1533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll use three rectangles to act as separate blocks in an informational infographic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Since it&#8217;s hard to recreate rectangles of the same size, I had to copy-paste them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-shapes-1024x874.png\" alt=\"infographic shape set up\" class=\"wp-image-81591\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-shapes-1024x874.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-shapes-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-shapes-768x656.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-shapes-730x623.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infographic-shapes.png 1034w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Make sure to<strong> &#8220;Save&#8221; and &#8220;Close&#8221;<\/strong> once done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Add your text and images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have the basic structure, it&#8217;s time to add content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on your infographic in Docs and select the &#8220;<strong>Edit<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-infographic-google-docs-1024x587.png\" alt=\"Step 4: Add your text and images\" class=\"wp-image-81592\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-infographic-google-docs-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-infographic-google-docs-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-infographic-google-docs-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-infographic-google-docs-730x419.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-infographic-google-docs.png 1535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The drawing window should open up again. This time, we&#8217;ll select the &#8220;<strong>Textbox<\/strong>&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While adding the text was fairly simple, getting the textboxes to align was a pain using the Google Docs ruler at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add images, select the &#8220;<strong>Image<\/strong>&#8221; option. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-and-images-to-google-docs-infographics-1024x869.png\" alt=\"add text and images to google docs\" class=\"wp-image-81596\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-and-images-to-google-docs-infographics-1024x869.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-and-images-to-google-docs-infographics-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-and-images-to-google-docs-infographics-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-and-images-to-google-docs-infographics-730x620.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/add-text-and-images-to-google-docs-infographics.png 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Customize your infographic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use &#8220;<strong>Fill<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Border Weight<\/strong>&#8221; settings to add color and visual hierarchy. You can insert charts, but they\u2019ll appear outside your infographic, not inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-infographics-customization-options-1024x873.png\" alt=\"Step 5: Customize your infographic\" class=\"wp-image-81597\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-infographics-customization-options-1024x873.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-infographics-customization-options-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-infographics-customization-options-768x655.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-infographics-customization-options-730x623.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-docs-infographics-customization-options.png 1034w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advanced tips: Align, group and layer like a pro<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Group objects:<\/strong> Select multiple elements (Shift + click) \u2192 <strong>Arrange \u2192 Group<\/strong> to move and resize them together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layering:<\/strong> Right-click an object \u2192 <strong>Order \u2192 Send to back\/front<\/strong> to control what appears on top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precise alignment:<\/strong> Hold <strong>Shift<\/strong> while dragging to keep objects aligned. Enable snapping via <strong>View \u2192 Snap to grid<\/strong> for cleaner layouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Review, finalize and export<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re happy with your creation, click on &#8220;<strong>File&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Download&#8221; &gt; &#8220;PDF<\/strong>&#8221; to export your infographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, since Google Docs is part of the Google Apps ecosystem, you can always find your infographic in Google Drive as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it, you\u2019ve made an infographic in Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works, but it\u2019s basic. Getting everything aligned and polished takes time, and the final result often looks\u2026 homemade. If you want a professional design without the struggle, an infographic maker with templates makes a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got questions about creating infographics in Google Docs? Here are the answers you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-1\">Does Google Docs have infographic templates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Google Docs does not offer infographic templates. If you want easy-to-use templates to add infographics to Google Docs, consider using Venngage infographic templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-2\">Can you create an infographic in Google Docs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can create infographics manually in Google Docs. However, dragging and dropping shapes in places and manually entering text and images will take time. Also, you won&#8217;t get access to any pre-built templates that can help you speed up the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-3\">Where can I get free infographic templates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to find free infographic templates is online, but not all tools are worth your time. 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