Where Is The Text Box Gallery In Word

Lesson 21: Text Boxes and WordArt

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Introduction

The is a blinking vertical bar that indicates where text, graphics, and other items will be inserted. Insertion point. The scroll box on the vertical scroll bar indicates the. Current relative location of the document portion displayed in the window. If you don't see the Drawing Tools or Picture Tools Format tabs, make sure that you've selected a text box, shape, WordArt or picture. You may have to double-click the object to open the Format tab. Mirror WordArt or Shape Text. Select the WordArt or Shape to mirror. For more info see Insert WordArt. Select Drawing Tools Format.

  1. Select the text box. Then choose Text Box, Save Selection to Text Box Gallery The Create New Building Block dialog box appears. You can type a name and description. By default, the text box is assigned to the General category. You can save the text box in Building Blocks.dotx or Normal.dotm.
  2. To place text box over an image/object, you need to set the Wrap text of the image as 'Behind text'. Right-click the image and select Wrap Text and click behind Text. Then place the text box over the picture. Hope this works. Let us know if you have any queries.
  3. If you don't see the Drawing Tools or Picture Tools Format tabs, make sure that you've selected a text box, shape, WordArt or picture. You may have to double-click the object to open the Format tab. Mirror WordArt or Shape Text. Select the WordArt or Shape to mirror. For more info see Insert WordArt. Select Drawing Tools Format.

Text boxes can be useful for drawing attention to specific text. They can also be helpful when you need to move text around in your document. Word allows you to format text boxes and the text within them as WordArt.


Optional: Download our practice document.

To insert a text box:

  1. Select the Insert tab, then click the Text Box command in the Text group.


  2. A drop-down menu will appear. Select Draw Text Box.


    Clicking Draw Text Box
  3. Click, hold, and drag to create the text box.


  4. The insertion point will appear inside the text box. You can now type to create text inside the text box.


    Creating text
  5. If you want, you can select the text and then change the font, color, and size by using the commands on the Home tab.


  6. Click anywhere outside of the text box to return to your document.

You can also select one of the built-in text boxes that have predefined colors, fonts, positions, and sizes. If you choose this option, the text box will appear automatically, so you will not need to draw it.

A built-in text box

To move a text box:

  1. Click the text box you want to move.
  2. Hover the mouse over one of the edges of the text box. The mouse will change into a cross with arrows .
  3. Click, hold, and drag the text box to the desired location.


To resize a text box:

  1. Click the text box you want to resize.
  2. Click, hold, and drag any of the sizing handles on the corners or sides of the text box until it is the desired size.
    Resizing a text box

Modifying text boxes

Word offers many options for changing the way text boxes appear in your document. You can change the shape, style, and color of text boxes. Additionally, when you want to add a little more dimension you can add a shadow effect.

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To change the text box shape:

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Changing the shape of a text box can be a useful option for creating an interesting look in your document.

  1. Select the text box you want to change. The Format tab will appear.
  2. From the Format tab, click the Edit Shape command.


  3. Hover the mouse over Change Shape, then select the desired shape from the menu that appears.


    Selecting a shape
  4. The text box will appear formatted as the shape.


To change the fill color:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Fill drop-down arrow. The Shape Fill menu will appear.
  3. Select the color you want to use. To view more color options, select More Fill Colors.


    Changing the shape fill color
  4. The text box will appear in the selected fill color.

If you want to use a different type of fill, select Gradient or Texture from the drop-down menu. You can also select No Fill to make it transparent.

To change the shape outline:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Outline drop-down arrow. The Shape Outline menu appears.
  3. Select the color you want to use. If you want to make the outline transparent, select No Outline.


  4. The text box will appear in the selected outline color.

From the drop-down menu, you can change the outline color, weight (thickness), and whether or not it is a dashed line.

To change the shape style:

Choosing a shape style allows you to apply preset colors and effects to quickly change the appearance of your text box.

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the More drop-down arrow in the Shape Styles group.


    Clicking the More drop-down arrow
  3. A drop-down menu of styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.


  4. The text box will appear in the selected style.


    The new style

To change shadow effects:

Adding a shadow to a shape can make it appear as though it is floating above the page, and it can help to add contrast between the shape and the background.

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, select the shadow you want to use.


  3. The shape will appear with the selected shadow.


    The text box with a shadow

To adjust the shadow color, size, distance, and more, select Shadow Options from the drop-down menu. The Format Shape pane will appear.

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3D effects

There are two kinds of effects you can apply to text boxes to give them a 3D appearance: 3-D Rotation and Bevel. 3-D Rotation makes text boxes appear as if you are viewing the text box from a different angle. Bevel adds thickness and a rounded edge to text boxes.

To use 3-D Rotation:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, select the desired 3-D Rotation effect.


    Choosing a 3-D effect
  3. The text box will appear in the selected 3-D Rotation effect.

If you want, you can customize the 3-D Rotation. Select 3-D Rotation Options... from the drop-down menu and the Format Shape pane will appear. From here, you can adjust the rotation values.

To use Bevel:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, select the desired bevel preset.


    Choosing a bevel preset
  3. The text box will appear in the selected bevel effect.


If you've changed the shape of your text box, it's important to note bevel doesn't work with every type of shape.

If you want, you can customize the bevel effect. Select 3-D Options... from the drop-down menu. The Format Shape pane will appear. From here, you can modify the width, height, and depth of a bevel.

Customizing the bevel

Creating WordArt

In addition to adding effects to a text box, you can add effects to the text inside the text box, which is known as WordArt. For the most part, the types of effects you can add are the same as the ones you can add to shapes or text boxes (shadow, bevel, etc.). However, you can also Transform the text to give it a wavy, slanted, or inflated look.

Generally, you shouldn't use WordArt in more formal documents like resumes and cover letters because it may appear too casual.

To apply a quick style to text:

A quick style will automatically apply several effects to your text at once. You can then refine the look of your text by adding or modifying text effects.

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  1. Select the text box, or select some text inside of the text box.


  2. On the Format tab, click the Quick Styles command in the WordArt Styles group. A drop-down menu of text styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.


    Selecting a Quick Style
  3. The text will appear in the selected style. If you want, you can change the font or font color from the Home tab.

To convert regular text into WordArt:

For text to be formatted as WordArt, it must be inside a text box. However, there is a shortcut that allows you to convert text into WordArt even if it's not in a text box.

  1. Select the text you want to convert, then click the Insert tab.


  2. Click the WordArt drop-down arrow in the Text group. A drop-down menu of WordArt styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.


    Changing the text to WordArt
  3. Word will automatically create a text box for the text, and the text will appear in the selected style. If you want, you can change the font or font color from the Home tab.

Some effects, such as shadows, can be added from the Text Effects menu in the Home tab. When you add effects in this way, it will not place the text in a text box.

Additional text effects

To transform text:

  1. Select the text box, or select some text inside of the text box.


  2. On the Format tab, click the Text Effects drop-down arrow in the WordArt Styles group.


    Clicking the Text Effects command
  3. A drop-down menu of effects will appear. Hover the mouse over Transform and select a transform effect from the menu that appears.


  4. The text will transform into the selected style.


    The transformed text

If desired, you can add additional effects such as shadow, bevel, and more to the transformed text.

Challenge!

  1. Create a new Word 2013 document. If you want, you can use our practice document.
  2. Insert a text box.
  3. Enter some text into the text box. If you're using the example, enter the text Every Friday from 7-9 pm.
  4. Move the text box to a new location.
  5. Try changing the shape of the text box.
  6. Change the fill color of the text box.
  7. Change the outline of the text box to No Outline.
  8. Try applying some effects to the text box.
  9. Add some WordArt effects to the text.

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Lesson 15: Text Boxes and WordArt

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Introduction

You may want to insert a text box into your document to draw attention to specific text or have the ability to easily move text within a document. Text boxes are basically treated the same as shapes, so you can add the same types of effects to them and can even change their shape.

In this lesson, you will learn how to insert a text box and format it in various ways, including resizing and moving it, as well as changing the text box shape, color, and outline. You will also learn how to create and format WordArt.

Text boxes

Text boxes are useful for helping to organize your document. They are basically treated the same as shapes, so when you insert a text box you can format it by changing its fill color, outline color, and shape style, as well as create WordArt and add 3D effects.

To insert a text box:

  1. Select the Insert tab on the Ribbon.
  2. Click the Text Box command in the Text group. A drop-down menu will appear.
  3. Select Draw Text Box.
    Creating a blank text box
  4. Click and drag on the document to create the text box.
  5. You can now start typing to create text inside the text box.

From the drop-down menu, you can also select one of the built-in text boxes that have predefined colors, fonts, positions, and sizes. If you choose this option, the text box will appear automatically so you will not need to click and drag to draw it.

A built-in text box

To move a text box:

  1. Click the text box.
  2. Hover the mouse over one of the edges of the text box. The mouse pointer becomes a cross with arrows on each end .
  3. Click and drag the text box to the desired location on the page.

To resize a text box:

  1. Click the text box.
  2. Click and drag one of the sizing handles on the corners or sides of the text box until it is the desired size.
    Resizing a text box

If you drag the sizing handles on any of the four corners, you will be able to change the height and width at the same time. The sizing handles on the top or bottom of the text box will only allow you to resize vertically, while the handles on the left and right sides will resize the text box horizontally.

Changing a text box's appearance

To change the text box shape:

  1. Select the text box. A new Format tab appears with Drawing Tools.
  2. Go to the Format tab.
  3. Click the Edit Shape command.
  4. Click Change Shape to display a drop-down list.
    Choosing a different shape for the text box
  5. Select the desired shape from the list.

To choose a shape style:

Choosing a shape style allows you to apply a preset fill and outline color, and in some cases other effects such as beveling and shadow. You don't have to pick a style for your text box, but it can help you save time or experiment with different appearances.

  1. Select the text box. The Format tab appears.
  2. Select the Format tab.
  3. Click the More drop-down arrow in the Shape Styles group to display more style options.
  4. Hover your mouse over the styles to see a live preview.
  5. Select the desired style.

To change shape fill:

  1. Select the text box. The Format tab appears.
  2. Click the Format tab.
    Changing the fill color
  3. Click the Shape Fill command to display a drop-down menu.
  4. From the drop-down menu, you can select a color from the list, choose No Fill, or select More Fill Colors to use a color that's not on the list.

To change the shape outline:

  1. Select the text box. The Format tab appears.
  2. Click the Shape Outline command to display a drop-down list.
  3. Select a color from the list, choose No Outline, or select More Outline Colors to use a color that's not on the list.
  4. From the drop-down menu, you can change the outline color, weight (thickness), and whether it is a dashed line.

To change shadow effects:

  1. Select the text box. The Format tab appears.
  2. Select the Format tab.
  3. Click the Shape Effects command.
  4. Click Shadow.
  5. Move your mouse over the menu options to see a live preview in your document.
    Adding a shadow
  6. Click the desired option to select the shadow effect.

To choose a different shadow color for your shape, select Shadow Options from the drop-down menu, then click the Color button.

3D effects

Just like other types of shapes, text boxes can have 3D effects. There are two types of effects you can apply to your shapes to give them a 3D appearance: 3-D Rotation and Bevel. 3-D Rotation gives the appearance that you are viewing an object from a different angle, and it can be applied to any shape. Bevel adds thickness and a rounded edge to shapes; however, it doesn't work with every type of shape.

To use 3-D Rotation:

  1. Select the text box.
  2. Select the Format tab.
  3. Click Shape Effects from the Shape Styles group.
  4. Hover your mouse over 3-D Rotation. A drop-down menu will appear.
  5. Select the desired rotation preset from the drop-down menu. You can also click 3-D Rotation Options if you would prefer to type custom values.
    3-D Rotation Options

To use bevel:

  1. Select the text box.
  2. Select the Format tab.
  3. Click Shape Effects from the Shape Styles group.
  4. Hover your mouse over Bevel. A drop-down menu will appear.
  5. Select the desired bevel preset from the drop-down menu. You can also click 3-D Options if you would prefer to type custom values.

If you click 3-D Options, you'll also be able to change the shape's Material to give it a metal, plastic, or translucent appearance, and you can choose the Lighting type to change how the shape is illuminated.

3-D Format Options

Creating WordArt

In addition to adding effects to a text box, you can add effects to the text inside the text box, which is known as WordArt. For the most part, the types of effects you can add are the same as the ones you can add to shapes or text boxes (shadow, bevel, etc.). However, you can also Transform the text to give it a wavy, slanted, or inflated look.

To apply a quick style to text:

A quick style will automatically apply several effects to your text at once. You can then refine the look of your text by adding or modifying text effects.

  1. Select the text box, or select some text inside of the text box. The Format tab will appear.
  2. Click the Format tab.
  3. Click the Quick Styles command in the WordArt Styles group. A drop-down menu will appear.
  4. Select the desired style preset to apply the style to your text.
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After you have applied a quick style, you can still modify the font or font color from the Home tab if you want.

To convert regular text into WordArt:

For text to be formatted as WordArt, it needs to be inside of a text box. However, there's a shortcut that allows you to convert text into WordArt even if it's not in a text box.

  1. Select the text you want to convert.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Click the WordArt command. The Quick Styles drop-down menu will appear.
    Converting text to WordArt
  4. Select the desired quick style.
  5. Word will automatically create a text box for your text and apply the style to the text.
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Some effects, such as shadows, can be added from the Text Effects menu in the Home tab. When you add effects in this way, it will not place the text in a text box.

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To add or modify text effects:

  1. Select the text box, or select some text inside of the text box. The Format tab will appear.
  2. Click the Format tab.
  3. Click the Text Effects command in the WordArt Styles group. A drop-down menu will appear, showing the different effect categories.
    The Text Effects command
  4. Hover over an effect category. A drop-down menu will appear. You can hover the mouse over the different presets to see a live preview.
  5. Select the desired effect preset. The effect will be applied to your text. If you want, you can combine several effects.
    The finished WordArt

Challenge!

  1. Create a new document.
  2. Insert a text box.
  3. Enter some text into the text box.
  4. Move the text box to the desired location.
  5. Change the outline of the text box to a different color.
  6. Change the fill color of the text box.
  7. Add some WordArt effects to the text.

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