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How to Insert Text Box in Google Docs

Easily add a text box in Google Docs using either drawing tools or a cell table using these simple steps.

Easily add a text box in Google Docs using either drawing tools or a cell table using these simple steps.

by Kazim Ali Alvi

Adding a text box in Google Docs enhances your document’s visual appeal and allows you to highlight or organize specific information effectively. Although Google Docs doesn’t have a direct ‘Insert Text Box’ feature like some other word processors, there are several methods you can use to insert text boxes, giving you flexibility in arranging content within your document.

Using the drawing tool

Place your cursor at the location in the document where you want to insert the text box.
Click on the ‘Insert’ menu at the top of the screen, hover over ‘Drawing’, and select ‘New’ from the submenu.
In the Drawing window that appears, click on the ‘Text box’ icon, which looks like a box with a ‘T’ inside, located in the toolbar.
Click and drag your mouse within the Drawing area to create a text box of your desired size.
Type the text you want inside the text box. You can format the text using the options available, such as changing the font style, size, or color.
When you’re finished, click ‘Save and Close’ at the top-right corner of the Drawing window to insert the text box into your document.

The text box will now appear in your document at the position where you placed your cursor.

If you need to edit the text box later, click on it and select ‘Edit’ to reopen the Drawing window and make changes.

Using a single-cell table

Another method to insert a text box is by using a single-cell table, which can act like a text box within your document.

Place your cursor where you want the text box to appear in your document.
Go to the ‘Insert’ menu, hover over ‘Table’, and select a 1×1 table to insert a single-cell table.
Type your content inside the table cell. You can format the text as needed, just like regular text in your document.
Adjust the size of the text box by clicking and dragging the edges of the table cell to resize it.

By using these methods, you can effectively insert and customize text boxes in Google Docs to organize your content and enhance the overall appearance of your documents.

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