How to Create a Text Box in Microsoft Word

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Making text boxes in Microsoft Word 2007 is easy, and can effectively add to the look of your document.

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  1. Step 1 Click the Insert tab.
  2. Step 2 On the right side of all of the things you can insert, look for 'Text Box.'
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  3. Step 3 Select the text box that you want to use and double click on it.
  4. Step 4 Cut and paste the text into the text box.
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