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Create and edit Text boxes in Word

How to create and edit a Text box in Word 1. Create Text box. Step 1: Go to the Insert - Text - Text Box tab - select the type of Textbox to create: Step 2: Enter the content to create the Text box and change the font style and font for the Text box.

Author: Lesley Montoya2 minutes read
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The following article introduces you in detail how to create and edit Text boxes in Word.

1. Create Text box.

Step 1: Go to the Insert tab -> Text -> Text Box -> select the type of Textbox to create:

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Step 2: Enter the content to create a Text box and change the font style and font for the Text box:

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Step 3: Move the Text box position according to your needs:

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- Or you can create a simple Text Box as follows:

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2. Edit Word Art.

Change the Text Box typeface by clicking Text Box -> Format -> Word Art Styles including the following options:

+ Text Fill: Select color for text.

+ Text Outlinel: Select the border color for the text.

+ Text Effect: Select effects for text.

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- For example, here select the shadow effect for text:

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- Change the color for text in the Text box:

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- Change the border color and frame for Text Box by clicking on one of the icons images 1 of Create and edit Text boxes in Word

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- Results after adjustment:

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Above is a detailed guide on how to create and edit Text Box in Word.

Good luck!

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