formatGoogleDocParagraph

Apply paragraph formatting (alignment, indentation, spacing, heading style, borders, shading) in a Google Doc. Alias for applyParagraphStyle.

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 121 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ark7-google-drive-mcp/formatgoogledocparagraph.md

WHAT IT DOES

What formatGoogleDocParagraph does on Google Drive

AI agents use formatGoogleDocParagraph to create or update resources in Google Drive, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Drive environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`tabId`	string	—	Optional. Tab ID to format within (from listDocumentTabs). If omitted, operates on the first/default tab.
`account`	string	—	Alias of the Google account to target. Optional — defaults to the session/global default account, or the sole authenticated account. Run manage_accounts list to
`shading`	string	—	Paragraph background color as hex (e.g., #F1F3F4)
`endIndex`	number	—	End index (exclusive) - use with startIndex
`alignment`	string	—	Text alignment
`borderTop`	object	—	Border above the paragraph. Omitted subfields default to a rendering border: color #000000, width 1pt, padding 1pt, SOLID.
`indentEnd`	number	—	Right indent in points
`borderLeft`	object	—	Border left of the paragraph. Omitted subfields default to a rendering border: color #000000, width 1pt, padding 1pt, SOLID.
`documentId`	string	Yes	The document ID
`spaceAbove`	number	—	Space above in points
`spaceBelow`	number	—	Space below in points
`startIndex`	number	—	Start index (1-based) - use with endIndex

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why formatGoogleDocParagraph is rated Medium

Modifies document content reversibly without deleting or executing external code.

From the tool's definition Apply paragraph formatting, alignment, indentation, spacing, heading style, borders, shading

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (48 properties)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs formatGoogleDocParagraph safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Drive, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For formatGoogleDocParagraph, this is the rule to start with:

formatGoogleDocParagraph Rate-limited

formatGoogleDocParagraph stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "formatGoogleDocParagraph": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "formatgoogledocparagraph_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Drive, apply this rule, and every formatGoogleDocParagraph call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about formatGoogleDocParagraph

What does the formatGoogleDocParagraph tool do? +

Apply paragraph formatting (alignment, indentation, spacing, heading style, borders, shading) in a Google Doc. Alias for applyParagraphStyle. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does formatGoogleDocParagraph accept? +

formatGoogleDocParagraph accepts 12 parameters: tabId, account, shading, endIndex, alignment, borderTop, indentEnd, borderLeft, documentId, spaceAbove, spaceBelow, startIndex. Required: documentId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on formatGoogleDocParagraph? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for formatGoogleDocParagraph: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Google Drive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is formatGoogleDocParagraph? +

formatGoogleDocParagraph is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit formatGoogleDocParagraph? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the formatGoogleDocParagraph rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block formatGoogleDocParagraph completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for formatGoogleDocParagraph. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides formatGoogleDocParagraph? +

formatGoogleDocParagraph is provided by the Google Drive MCP server (@ark7/google-drive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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