How to add a textbox in google docs?
That's a very common question, especially for people transitioning from Microsoft Word! Google Docs doesn't have a direct, named "Text Box" button like Word does. Instead, it uses the Drawing Tool to create a free-floating, movable area for text. Here’s the simple, three-step process: 1. Go to the Insert Menu: Open your Google Doc. In the top toolbar, click on Insert
. 2. Select Drawing: From the dropdown menu, hover over Drawing
and then select + New
(or simply New
if you see it). This will open a separate drawing canvas window. 3. Draw the Text Box: * In the Drawing window's toolbar, click the Text Box icon (it looks like a square with a capital T inside: ). * Click and drag your mouse on the canvas to draw the box to your desired size. * Type your text inside the box, format it as needed, and then click the blue Save and Close
button in the top right corner. The text box will now appear in your Google Doc as a graphic element. You can click on it in the document and use the Wrap text
or Break text
options to position it exactly where you want it on the page. You can also click Edit
to go back into the drawing window and change the border color, fill color, or text style. Hope that helps!