How to Insert Text Box in WPS on Windows

Use Insert Text Box with 6 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Horizontal Text Box

Entry: Insert > Text Box > Horizontal

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click Text Box.
3. Select Horizontal.
4. Drag in the document to draw the text box size.
5. Type your content in the text box. The text is arranged from left to right.

Success Criteria

• A horizontal text box appears in the document.
• You can type directly inside the text box.

Tips While Using

• You can draw the approximate size first and adjust it later.

2. Insert a Vertical Text Box

Entry: Insert > Text Box > Vertical

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click Text Box.
3. Select Vertical.
4. Drag in the document to draw the text box.
5. Type your content. The text is arranged from top to bottom.

Success Criteria

• A vertical text box appears in the document.
• The text shows a vertical layout after you type.

Tips While Using

• A vertical text box works well for headings, labels, and decorative layouts.

3. Insert a Multi-line Text Box

Entry: Insert > Text Box > Multi-line Text

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click Text Box.
3. Select Multi-line Text.
4. Drag in the document to draw the text box.
5. Type your content. The text wraps automatically as the content grows.

Success Criteria

• A multi-line text box appears in the document.
• Longer content wraps automatically inside the box.

Tips While Using

• This option is useful for notes, explanation blocks, and longer text sections.

4. Insert a Text Box from the Home Tab

Entry: Home > Insert > Text Box

1. Click the Home tab.
2. Click Insert, then click Text Box.
3. Select Horizontal, Vertical, or Multi-line Text.
4. Drag in the document to insert the selected text box type.

Success Criteria

• You open the text box entry from the Home tab successfully.
• The selected text box type is inserted into the document.

Tips While Using

• This path is convenient when you are already working in the Home tab.

5. Set Text Box Style

Entry: Select the text box > Object Edit

1. Select the text box that you inserted.
2. In Object Edit, set the Fill and Border properties.
3. Adjust alignment and auto adjustment settings for the text box.
4. Add effects such as shadow or glow if needed.
5. Drag the control points around the text box to adjust its size or shape.

Success Criteria

• The text box appearance changes, such as border, fill, or alignment.
• The control points are available for further size or shape adjustment.

Tips While Using

• Select the text box border first so you enter object editing more accurately.

6. Adjust Text Box Position

Entry: Select the text box and drag it

1. Move the pointer to the text box border.
2. When the pointer changes to a movable state, drag the text box to the target position.
3. Use the arrow keys for finer position adjustment if needed.

Success Criteria

• The text box moves to the target area.
• Arrow keys can fine-tune the position further.

Tips While Using

• If dragging does not work, make sure you selected the border instead of the text inside the box.