How to Insert Text Boxes in WPS on Windows

Use Insert Text Box in WPS on Windows through 4 how-to topics, including inserting a basic text box, choosing direction and templates, drawing a text box, and using more templates; 3 topics are free and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a basic text box

Entry path: Insert → Text Box

1. Open a WPS Writer document and enter editing mode.
2. Click the Insert tab.
3. Click the Text Box button.
4. Select the text box type you need from the drop-down list.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: An editable text box appears in the document.
• Next action available: You can continue typing or adjust the text box position.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the document is not in editing mode, object insertion may not be available.

2. Choose a horizontal or vertical text box

Entry path: Insert → Text Box

1. Click Text Box on the Insert tab.
2. Select either a horizontal text box or a vertical text box from the list.
3. Choose the direction that fits your page layout.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The inserted text box matches the selected direction.
• Next action available: You can type in the text box and continue formatting.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: After choosing the direction, you may still need to adjust the position and size based on page space.

3. Draw the text box and enter text

Entry path: Insert → Text Box

1. After choosing a text box type, move the pointer to the document editing area.
2. Hold the left mouse button and drag to draw the text box size.
3. Release the mouse button and enter your text inside the box.
4. Move the text box to the target position if needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The text box size is created and text is visible inside it.
• Next action available: You can continue editing text, moving the text box, or changing its style.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the drawn area is too small, later typing and layout adjustments become harder.

4. Use more text box templates

Entry path: Insert → Text Box → More Text Boxes

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click the Text Box button.
3. Select More Text Boxes to view preset templates.
4. Choose the template you want and insert it into the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected preset text box style is inserted into the document.
• Next action available: You can replace the text content or fine-tune the style.

Tips While Using

• Membership: Some paid text box templates require a membership.
• Environment: It is recommended to keep a network connection when opening more templates.