Family Command Center in Google Docs (Free, Printable, No Canva)
A family command center keeps schedules, meals, priorities, and reminders in one place.
Most versions online rely on paid apps or Canva templates.
This tutorial shows you how to build a clean, printable Family Command Center in Google Docs — using tools you already have.
Want the finished template?
You can download the exact Google Docs template built in this tutorial — free. Make a copy, customize it, and reuse it as often as you like.
Browse Free Templates →What You’ll Learn
- How to build a dashboard-style layout in Google Docs
- Why tables work better than columns
- How to organize weekly schedules, meals, and priorities
- Exact padding, spacing, and border settings
- How to reuse this template every week
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Layout Overview
This Family Command Center uses a two-column dashboard layout:
- Left column: Weekly planning & meals
- Right column: Priorities, kids activities, notes
Step 1: Create the Base Layout
- Open a blank Google Doc
- Insert → Table → 2 × 1
- Stretch the table to page width
- Right-click → Table properties
Settings:
- Cell padding: 0.3 in
- Border width: 0 pt
Step 2: Weekly Schedule Section
Inside the left column:
- Insert → Table → 2 x 7 (Mon–Sun)
- Insert title row
- Set borders to 0.5 pt or 0 pt
- Add light background to title row
Step 3: Meals at a Glance
Add a second table below the weekly schedule:
- Insert → Table → 4 x 8
- Label columns: 2-4 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Keep colors neutral for print
Step 4: Right Column Sections
Top 3 Priorities
Kids Activities
Notes & Reminders
This technique is explained fully here: 👉 Section Cards & Boxes in Google Docs
Fonts & Color Styling
Once the layout is built, styling is simple.
- 👉 Fonts That Make Google Docs Look Professional
- 👉 Color Palettes That Make Google Docs Look Designed
Want the finished template?
You can download the exact Google Docs template built in this tutorial — free. Make a copy, customize it, and reuse it as often as you like.
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