How to Use WPS Insert Text Box on Android

Use WPS Insert Text Box with 3 how-to topics, all available on Android; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to insert, type in, and move a text box.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Text Box

Entry: Tools → Insert → Text Box

1. Open the document you want to edit.
2. Enter editing mode.
3. Tap Tools at the bottom.
4. Select the Insert tab.
5. Tap Text Box.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: An editable text box appears on the current document page.
• What you can do next: You can type inside the text box or adjust its position.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you are not in editing mode, the insert entry may not appear.
• Environment note: Text boxes cannot be inserted in reading mode.

2. Type in a Text Box

Entry: Tap inside the inserted text box

1. Insert a text box first by following the previous section.
2. Tap inside the text box.
3. Type the note, label, or layout text you want to show.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The text box displays the text you entered.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the text or move on to repositioning the text box.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed inside the text box, your input may not go into the text box.
• Usage tip: Short notes and highlighted reminders work well in text boxes.

3. Move a Text Box

Entry: Select the text box and long press to drag

1. Find the text box you already inserted in the document.
2. Long press the text box.
3. Drag it to the target position and release.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The text box appears in a new position on the page.
• What you can do next: You can continue typing, editing, or moving the text box again.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: A short tap may only select the text box instead of starting the drag action.
• Usage tip: Check the target area first so the text box does not cover the main body text.