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Text Boxes in Microsoft Word

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Formatting a Text Box

You can access advanced formatting options by right-clicking the border of a text box. Select Format Text Box.

On the Colors and Lines tab, you can change the background color and adjust the transparency. It also allows you to specify border style, color, and weight.
  1. Inserting a Text Box
  2. Changing the Border of Your Text Box
  3. Formatting a Text Box
  4. Adjusting the Size of a Text Box
  5. Setting the Margins for Your Text Box
  6. Changing Text Wrapping Options for Your Text Box

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