As a tech blogger, software developer or technical writer, it is often necessary to create brackets in a document to show hierarchical relationships between items.
For example, in a tournament, a bracket is used to show the match-ups and winners as the tournament progresses.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a bracket in Google Docs, a popular word processing software.
Open a New Document
Open Google Docs and click on the “Blank” template to start a new document.
You can also choose to use a pre-existing document if you already have one.
Insert a Table
Go to the “Insert” tab in the menu bar and click on “Table.”
Select the number of columns and rows you want in your bracket.
For a standard tournament bracket, a 2×8 table should suffice.
Adjust Table Properties
Right-click on the table and select “Table Properties.”
In the pop-up window, go to the “Borders” tab and adjust the border width and color to suit your preference.
You can also choose to remove borders for a cleaner look.
Add Teams or Participants
Type in the names of the teams or participants in the first column of the table.
You can also add logos or images to represent the teams by clicking on the cell and inserting an image.
Format the Bracket
To create the bracket shape, merge cells and adjust the width and height of each cell.
For example, to create the shape of a bracket, merge the cells in the first row, second and third columns.
Then, adjust the height of the merged cell to make it taller than the other cells.
Repeat this process for the other cells in the bracket until you have created the desired shape.
Add Match Results
In the cells opposite each team or participant, type in the match results or winners as the tournament progresses.
You can also use color coding to distinguish the winning team.
Save and Share
When you’re satisfied with your bracket, save the document and share it with others.
You can share it as a link, email attachment or directly from Google Drive.
Conclusion
Making a bracket in Google Docs is a simple and efficient way to track tournament results and show hierarchical relationships between items.
By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily create a professional-looking bracket in just a few minutes.
