Adding text boxes can really spice up your Google Docs, making it easier to draw attention to specific points or organize info. While there isn’t a dedicated “text box” button like some other programs, here’s how you can create them, allowing for more flexible document layouts.
Method 1: Using the Drawing Tool
- First, position your cursor where you want the text box to go in your document.
- Next, head to the “Insert” menu at the top, hover over “Drawing,” and select “New” from the options.
- In the drawing window that opens, you’ll see a toolbar. Click on the “Text box” icon, which looks like a rectangle with a “T” inside.
- Now, click and drag your mouse within the drawing area to create the text box. Make it any size you like.
- Type your desired text into the text box. You can also use the text formatting options to change things like font, size, and color.
- When you’re satisfied, click “Save and Close” in the upper right of the Drawing window to add it to your document.
The text box will appear exactly where you placed the cursor initially.
If you ever need to make changes to your text box, simply click on it and select “Edit,” which reopens the Drawing window for you.
Method 2: Using a Single-Cell Table
Another way to achieve a similar effect to text boxes is by using a single-cell table.
- Place your cursor where you’d like your text box to be.
- Go to the “Insert” menu, hover over “Table,” and select the 1x1 option to insert a table with a single cell.
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Now type your content into the table cell. You can format the text just like regular text in your document.
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Adjust the size of your text box by clicking and dragging the edges of the table cell to resize it as needed.
These methods provide some good flexibility for adding and customizing text boxes in Google Docs for a neater document appearance.