How to Create and Format a Text Box in Microsoft Word
Why not utilize a text box if you need greater freedom with certain content in your Word document? A text box may be moved anywhere on your page since it is regarded as an object. This is useful for adding text to places you wouldn't ordinarily.
A text box may be used to highlight a specific area of your document, rotate text, or give it a distinctive look. Text boxes in Microsoft Word may also be formatted to give them a unique look or helpful feature.
Here, we'll demonstrate how to add or create a text box in Microsoft Word, then format it as you see fit.
Insert or Draw a Text Box in Word
You may either enter a preformatted text box or create your own using Word on Windows. Choose the one that best suits you since you may tweak it either way afterward.
Select the Insert tab and go to the location in your document where you want the text box to appear. Choose a Built-In style or Draw a Text Box by clicking the drop-down arrow next to the text box.
When using Word on a Mac, choose the Insert tab, then click the Text drop-down and Text Box arrows. Then, you may decide whether to construct a plain text box or one with vertical text within.
On either platform, move the crosshairs to achieve the desired size before drawing your text box. After drawing the text box, you may always change its size.
Click within your text box when it displays to enter your own words.
Format and Customize a Text Box in Word
To access all of your formatting choices after inserting or drawing your text box, pick it and go to the Shape Format tab. The capabilities listed below are available in Word for Windows, albeit they could be somewhat different in Word for Mac.
Shape Styles
For your text box, choose a theme or pre-made design. These choices include different effects and filling colors.
Alternately, you may develop your own design by using the Shape Fill, Outline, and Effects tools. You have a tonne of fantastic choices for personalizing the look of your text box, from gradients and patterns to dashed lines and scribbles.
Note: Some of the choices in the Shape Styles section may not be accessible if you choose a preset text box.
WordArt Styles
You may style the text within the text box just as you do the text box itself. For ready-made choices, go through the WordArt Styles' Quick Styles.
Or, to truly make the text stand out, use the Text Fill, Outline, and Effects. You may alter the text to make it curvy and cool by adding a shadow and shine or warping it.
Text, Accessibility, Arrange, and Size
You may rotate the text box, utilize text wrapping with other components in your document, alter the orientation of the text within the box, and modify the precise size of the text box using the remaining ribbon parts. To explain the text box, you may alternatively utilize the Alt Text Accessibility setting.
Edit Your Text Box
You can always update your text box even after you've customized it. Please be aware that some of the components or effects you've applied may not display when you choose the text box to make changes. This will simplify text editing.
The text box will revert to its original state with your adjustments after you've finished editing and deselected it.
Add Text Anywhere, Anyway in Word
With Microsoft Word's text boxes, you may insert text wherever in a document without worrying about margins or other typical text restrictions. Additionally, the text box may be totally formatted whatever you choose, making it a valuable and entertaining addition to your work.
