How to Create a Text Box in Microsoft Word

Making text boxes in Microsoft Word 2007 is easy, and can effectively add to the look of your document.

Steps

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    Click the Insert tab.
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    On the right side of all of the things you can insert, look for 'Text Box.'
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    Select the text box that you want to use and double click on it.
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    Cut and paste the text into the text box.
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