A border on your paper adds interest to your project and can personalize your paper for holidays, a birthday or other special occasions. For business use, a minimalist border adds a degree of elegance to your paper presentation. Adding a border to a standard piece of 8 1/2- by 11-inch paper with word processing software such as Microsoft Word is accomplished in a few short steps and rewards you with a decorative paper for letter-writing, decorating or personalization. Tips Writer Bio