Text boxes in Microsoft Word are graphic elements that contain editable text. You add these objects to documents for extra visual appeal or to call out sections of text within the document. The default setting for an inserted text box is to sit in line with the
Text boxes in Microsoft Word are graphic elements that contain editable text. You add these objects to documents for extra visual appeal or to call out sections of text within the document. The default setting for an inserted text box is to sit in line with the text of your document just as a picture would. This position, however, can be adjusted. If you specify a text box object to sit in front of the text on the page instead of in line, the box appears to float over the words.
Add a Text Box
1. Open the Microsoft Word document that needs a floating text box added.
2. Click the "Insert" tab on the Ribbon and click "Text Box" on the Text panel. Choose the command "Draw Text Box" under the Text Box options.
3. Click in yo