Step 1: Open a Google Document
First, you must open a new Google document or an existing document to insert a text box. If you need to open a new document, click on “New” at the top left corner of the screen and select “Google Docs.”
Step 2: Insert a Text Box
To insert a text box in your document, click on “Insert” from the top menu, and then select “Drawing.” This will open the Google Drawings editor within your document.
Step 3: Create a Text Box
Once you’ve opened the Google Drawings editor, you can create your text box. To do this, click on the “Text Box” tool in the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
Step 4: Customize Your Text Box
Now you can customize your text box. Click and drag the cursor to draw the text box in the desired size and shape. Once you’ve created the box, you can customize it by changing the color, border, and font.
Step 5: Add Text to Your Text Box
With the text box created, you can now add text to it. Simply click inside the box to add your text. The text will automatically wrap within the box.
Step 6: Save and Insert Your Text Box
Once you are happy with your text box, click on “Save and Close” to close the Google Drawings editor. Your text box will now appear in your document.
Step 7: Move and Resize Your Text Box
If you need to move or resize your text box, simply click and drag the handles at the edges or corners of the box. You can also move the text box by clicking inside it and dragging it to the desired location in your document
Step 8: Delete Your Text Box
If you need to delete your text box, click on the box to select it and then press the “Delete” key on your keyboard.
Conclusion
Adding text boxes in Google Docs is a simple yet powerful feature that allows you to highlight important information or set aside specific sections of text. By following these easy steps, you can easily add, customize, and manipulate text boxes in your Google Docs documents. Text boxes are just one of many powerful features that make Google Docs a valuable tool for creating and collaborating on documents.