Microsoft Word is a flexible tool for creating documents, providing various features. One of these features is the option to insert text boxes. Text boxes can come in handy for highlighting certain details, crafting captions, or arranging content attractively.
This article discusses how to add a text box in Word on Windows and how to add a text box in Word on the web.
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Add a text box in Word on Windows
Adding a text box in Word on Windows is a straightforward and uncomplicated process. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Open the document on Word, click on the Insert tab in the menu bar and then click on the Text Box available in the Text group ribbon.

Step 2: Select one of the pre-formatted text boxes from the list

Alternate step: If you don’t find the type of text box you are looking for in the list, then you can click on More Text Boxes from Office.com and explore a few more options, or you can click on Draw Text Box to draw a text box of the size you want.

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Add a text box in Word on the Web
To add a text box in Word on the web, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open the document in Word on your web browser and place the cursor where you want the text box.
Step 2: Click on the Insert tab in the menu bar and then click on the Drawing option in the Illustrations section.

Step 3: Click on the Text Box icon in the drawing window.

Step 4: Click and drag your cursor on the screen to create the text box.

Step 5: Type whatever you want in the text box, then apply any styling you need from the menu at the top of the drawing window. After you are done, click on the Save and Close button at the top right corner of the drawing window.

Step 6: The text box will be created in your document where you placed the cursor.

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