How to Insert Text Boxes in WPS on macOS

Use WPS text boxes through 4 how-to topics, including basic insertion, choosing text direction, using more text box resources, and adjusting styles; 3 topics are available without membership and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a basic text box

Entry: Insert → Text Box

1. Open the WPS Writer document that you want to edit.
2. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Text Box.
4. Drag in the document area to draw the text box.
5. Type the content inside the text box.

Success Criteria

• A visible text box appears in the document.
• You can place the cursor inside the box and continue typing.

Tips While Using

• If you do not drag on the page, the text box may not appear at the size you expect.

2. Choose a horizontal or vertical text box

Entry: Insert → Text Box

1. Click Text Box under the Insert tab.
2. Choose a horizontal text box or a vertical text box.
3. Drag in the document to draw the box.
4. Type text and confirm that the direction fits your layout.

Success Criteria

• The text box is inserted with the selected direction.
• You can continue typing, moving, or resizing the box.

Tips While Using

• If you do not choose a direction first, the default text box style may be inserted.

3. Use more text box resources

Entry: Insert → Text Box → More Text Boxes

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click Text Box.
3. Select More Text Boxes.
4. Browse the available preset text box resources and choose a style.
5. Insert the selected resource into the current document.

Success Criteria

• The selected preset text box style appears in the document.
• You can type in the inserted resource or replace its text.

Tips While Using

• Membership: Some text box resources require membership access.
• Environment: An internet connection is recommended when you browse online resources.

4. Adjust text box style and text formatting

Entry: Select the text box and adjust its style

1. Select the text box in the document.
2. Change the border color.
3. Change the fill color.
4. Adjust the font size, color, or other text formatting inside the box.
5. Move the text box to the right position for your layout.

Success Criteria

• The border, fill, or text style changes as expected.
• The text box remains editable and movable.

Tips While Using

• If you select only the text instead of the text box, you may change text formatting only.