Word text box inside text box

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Introduction

Text boxes can be useful for drawing attention to specific text. They can also be helpful when you need to move text around in your document. Word allows you to format text boxes and the text within them with a variety of styles and effects.

Optional: Download our practice document.

Watch the video below to learn more about text boxes in Word.

To insert a text box:

1. Select the Insert tab, then click the Text Box command in the Text group.

   
2. A drop-down menu will appear. Select Draw Text Box.

   

3. Click and drag anywhere on the document to create the text box.

   

4. The insertion point will appear inside the text box. You can now type to create text inside the text box.

   

5. If you want, you can select the text and then change the font, color, and size by using the commands on the Format and Home tabs. To learn more about using these formatting commands, see our Formatting Text lesson.

   

6. Click anywhere outside the text box to return to your document.

You can also select one of the built-in text boxes that have predefined colors, fonts, positions, and sizes. If you choose this option, the text box will appear automatically, so you will not need to draw it.

To move a text box:

1. Click the text box you want to move.
2. Hover the mouse over one of the edges of the text box. The mouse will change into a cross with arrows.
3. Click and drag the text box to the desired location.

   

To resize a text box:

1. Click the text box you want to resize.
2. Click and drag any of the sizing handles on the corners or sides of the text box until it is the desired size.

   

Modifying text boxes

Word offers several options for changing the way text boxes appear in your document. You can change the shape, style, and color of text boxes or add various effects.

To change the shape style:

Choosing a shape style allows you to apply preset colors and effects to quickly change the appearance of your text box.

1. Select the text box you want to change.
2. On the Format tab, click the More drop-down arrow in the Shape Styles group.

   

3. A drop-down menu of styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.

   

4. The text box will appear in the selected style.

   

If you want to have more control over text box formatting, you can use any of the shape formatting options such as Shape Fill and Shape Outline. To learn more, see our Shapes lesson.

To change the text box shape:

Changing the shape of a text box can be a useful option for creating an interesting look in your document.

1. Select the text box you want to change. The Format tab will appear.
2. From the Format tab, click the Edit Shape command.

   
3. Hover the mouse over Change Shape, then select the desired shape from the menu that appears.

   

4. The text box will appear formatted as the shape.

   

Challenge!

1. Open our practice document.
2. Insert a Simple Text Box.
3. In the text box, type Get an additional 25% off when you mention this ad!
4. Change the font to Gadugi, 20 pt, Center Align.
5. Change the shape of the text box to Double Wave from the Stars and Banners group.
6. Change the text box style by selecting any style in the Intense Effect row.
7. Drag the text box to the space below Buy 1, Get 1 Free* and Formalwear.
8. When you’re finished, your document should look something like this:

   

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In this article, we are going to introduce you 2 methods to match the text box size with the inside text size in your Word.

There and then you must have inserted text box into your Word document. However the problem remains there is that when you drag the text box to enlarge or narrow its size, the size of the text within does not change accordingly. What an ailing issue! As usual, we are here to relieve you from the big headache.

As a matter of fact, it’s not a rocket science to address the problem. Following are two methods you can employ in your Word file.

Method 1: Make Text Box Size Fit Text

1. First and foremost, click “Insert”.
2. Then go to click “Text Box” in “Text” group.
3. Next enter your text into the box.
4. Then click one of the text box lines to select the textbox.
5. Next right click.
6. Go to choose “Format Shape” option on the list-menu.
7. Now in “Format Shape” dialog box, you first click “Text Box” option on the left side column.
8. Then on the right side area, check “Resize shape to fit text” box under “Autofit”.
9. Next click “Close” button.

Only when you check “Resize shape to fit text” box, can you adjust your text size         without worrying the text box size failing to fit it.

1. Now, you can select the text.
2. Then click “Home” tab.
3. Next choose a font size for the text. You will see the text box changes according to the font size.

Method 2: Convert Text Box to a Picture

1. First thing is to repeat the first 5 steps in method 1.
2. This time you choose “Cut” option on the list-menu. Or you can simply press “Ctrl+ X” in this step.
3. Next, click “Home” tab.
4. Then click the upside-down triangle on “Paste” icon in “Clipboard” group.
5. And click “Paste Special” option.
6. Now in “Paste Special” dialog box, click “Picture (Enhanced Metafile)”.
7. Then click “OK”.

You will see the text box has been converted to a picture.

1. Go to click the picture and the handles will show.
2. Click one of the handles and drag to enlarge the picture. Then you find the text seems larger.

But you have to understand that the size of the text actually does not change. When you enlarge the picture, you only zoom in the text.

Comparison of 2 Methods

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Reading
a lengthy text document can make anyone bored in minutes. However, there are
few simple ways to make your documents more attractive and appealing to the
reader. One such option is to add colorful text boxes in-between paragraphs.
This is a useful way to show important action points on full text based
documents. In this article, let us explore how to create text box in Word
document.

Related: How to quickly add dividers in Word?

We
will discuss the following options based on Word 2016 or later version.

• Create text box from existing text
• Creating empty text box
• Changing text box size and position
• Changing text direction
• Deleting borders

Creating
Text Box from Existing Text

You can convert any of the existing text paragraph and list to a text box in Word. Let’s see how to do that.

• First open your document and select the paragraph you want to convert to a text box.
• Switch to the “Insert” tab from the ribbon menu.
• Open the “Text Box” menu.
• Word offers a selection of predefined text boxes, for example for creating sidebars with quotes.
• However, for converting the existing text, select the entry “Draw Text Box” in the lower pane.

This will instantly add a bordered text box around
the selected text. Word treats text boxes as a drawing and you can design the
box as per your need using the “Drawing Tools” menu. You can move the text
boxes anywhere in the document, depending on the layout. This can be useful for
the design of flyers and brochure.

Creating
Empty Text Box

Of course, you do not necessarily need existing text to
create a new text box. Alternatively, you can also create empty text boxes and
enter the text into them later.

• Place the cursor where you want to insert a text box.
• Reopen the “Insert” menu and select “Text Box” option.
• Click the “Draw Text Box” menu item. You will see the cursor now changed to cross hair shape.
• Draw out the text box while holding down the left mouse button.
• Then enter the text into the text box.
• You can look at the various options in the context menu of your text box for designing your text box.

Changing
Text Box Size and Position

When
you have created a text box out, you have various options for editing. You can
design it, change the size and place it anywhere in your document.

• You can change the size of the box using the handles on the edges of it. Word will automatically adjust the text content inside the box.
• It is also possible to freely move the box using the mouse. You can hover over the mouse to change the cursor into a star shape, allowing you to drag the box.
• Formatting is also possible as usual, for example, right-click on the selected text to use the Mini toolbar and format the text in bold or change the alignment.
• You can click on the “Layout Options” button on the side of the text box to wrap text box with the content on your document.

Changing
Text Direction

Within
a text box, you can also influence the text direction. Besides the default
horizontal alignment the text can also run vertically.

• What about if you want to rotate the text inside text box? This is also
  very easy. Open the “Text Direction”.
• Double click on the text box to open “Drawing Tools” menu. Click on the
  “Text Direction” menu and select the entry, “Rotate all text 270°”.
• The text is now set vertically in the text box and you can adjust the
  format and position of the box.

• You can move the text box between paragraphs or columns by dragging the
  box while keeping the left mouse button pressed.

Related: How to embed Excel table in Word document?

Deleting
Borders and Content

By
default, text boxes are displayed with borders, but you do not have to keep
them. You can easily remove the borders.

• Click on the text box to open the “Drawing Tools” and select “Shape Outline”
  button under “Format” menu.
• Now, select the entry “No Outline” to remove the borders from the box.

• You can also apply different colors, weight and styles to the border if
  you want.
• In order to delete a text box content, simply click inside the box and
  edit or delete the content. Alternatively, select the text box by clicking on
  the border and press delete to completely delete the box.
• In this respect, text boxes behave in the same way as other drawing
  objects.

Using Text Box Templates

The best and easy way to use text box in Word is to
select one of the predefined text box template. You can select from one of the good-looking
templates from the “Text Box” menu dropdown.

For example, you can use text box in a sidebar
format or choose one of the colorful formats. You can adjust the layout
positions to align the content beside the box.

You can also customize the text box and create a
custom template as a Quick Parts.

• First, select the box you want to use as templates.
• Go to “Insert > Text Box” and choose “Save Selection to Text Box Gallery” option.
• Fill up the details to create a new building block.
• You can view the saved template under “Text Box” menu dropdown from next time onwards.

Other Formatting Options

The “Formatting Tools” menu offers various
additional options for customizing your text box content. You can double click
on any text box to view the menus applicable for drawing object. Below are some
of the activities you can do with the formatting tools:

• Apply shape styles like fill, effects and borders.
• Create WordArt inside text box.
• Change text direction.
• Position and wrap the content around the text box.

I wrote a Windows Forms program using C#. It contains textboxes and a data-grid.

I want to export the data into a Word file to use the template. I added the library of Microsoft Word into my code.

Also I created textboxes «shapes» inside the Word file and putted inside them text to be find from my c# program

For now everything seems okay, But I’m stuck at the C# side, I can replace the normal text, but not the text inside textboxes «Inside the word file»

And here is my code:

private void FindAndReplace(Word.Application wordapp, object ToFindText, object replaceWithText)

        {
            object matchCase = true;
            object matchWholeWord = true;
            object matchWildCards = false;
            object matchSoundLike = false;
            object matchAllforms = false;
            object forward = true;
            object format = false;
            object matchKashida = false;
            object matchDiactitics = false;
            object matchAlefHamza = false;
            object matchControl = false;
            object matchread_only = false;
            object visible = true;
            object replace = 2;
            object wrap = 1;

            wordapp.Selection.Find.Execute(ref ToFindText,
                ref matchCase, ref matchWholeWord,
                ref matchWildCards, ref matchSoundLike,
                ref matchAllforms, ref forward,
                ref wrap, ref format, ref replaceWithText,
                ref replace, ref matchKashida,
                ref matchDiactitics, ref matchAlefHamza,
                ref matchControl);

        }


        private void CreateWordDocument(object filename, object SaveAs)
        {
            Word.Application wordApp = new Word.Application();
            object missing = Missing.Value;
            Word.Document myWordDoc = null;

            if (File.Exists((string)filename))

            {
                object readOnly = false;
                object isVisible = false;
                wordApp.Visible = false;

                myWordDoc = wordApp.Documents.Open(ref filename, ref missing, ref readOnly,
                    ref missing, ref missing, ref missing,
                    ref missing, ref missing, ref missing,
                    ref missing, ref missing, ref missing,
                    ref missing, ref missing, ref missing, ref missing);

                myWordDoc.Activate();

                //find and replave
                this.FindAndReplace(wordApp, "<date1>", textBox2.Text);
                this.FindAndReplace(wordApp, "<date2>", textBox3.Text);

            }

            else
            {
                MessageBox.Show("File not found!");
            }

            //Svae as
            myWordDoc.SaveAs2(ref SaveAs, ref missing, ref missing, ref missing,
                ref missing, ref missing, ref missing,
                ref missing, ref missing, ref missing,
                ref missing, ref missing, ref missing,
                ref missing, ref missing, ref missing);


            myWordDoc.Close();
            wordApp.Quit();
            MessageBox.Show("File Created!");


         }