In Microsoft Word, the user can create text boxes in several built-in styles, predefined Textboxes offered in Word. If any of the built-in styles do not meet the user’s interest, there is a ...

Adding a text box to a Microsoft Word document is an effective way to make certain sections of text stand out on the page; for example, the text for an image caption, flyout or a pull quote.

You are going to need a text box. Since Microsoft Word has had the text box feature for so long, it's managed to effectively streamline the creation process. It just takes a couple of clicks to ...

Set text box to No Outline Use the Format Shape task pane Copy the text and then delete a text box. Let’s check these options one by one. The steps for these options are the same for Word and Excel.

This example puts a 5-pixel margin outside and inside the edge of the box, makes the text red and a little larger, and gives the box a light yellow background. Click "Update File" when done.

Format the Middle Text Box (Word): Apply color only to the middle box. This method gives full control over styling but is best for static text (no dynamic changes).