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How do I add a text box to a Google Doc?

Published in Google Docs Editing 2 mins read

You can add a text box to a Google Doc by using the drawing tool. Here's a step-by-step guide:

  1. Click Insert in the menu bar at the top of your Google Doc.
  2. Select Drawing from the drop-down menu, then choose + New. A drawing canvas will appear.
  3. Click the Text box icon (it looks like a square with a "T" inside).
  4. Click and drag your cursor within the drawing area to create the text box. The size will adjust as you drag.
  5. Release the mouse button when the text box is the desired size.
  6. Type your text into the text box. You can format the text using the options at the top of the drawing window (font, size, color, alignment, etc.).
  7. Once you are satisfied with your text box, click Save & Close in the top right corner of the drawing window. The text box will be inserted into your Google Doc.

You can then click on the text box within your document to move it around or resize it. Clicking the "Edit" button beneath the text box will reopen the drawing canvas, allowing you to modify the text, size, style, or position of the box.

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