Add text that is independent of the shape
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On the Drawing toolbar, click Text Box .
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Click near or on the AutoShape where you want to add the text, and start typing.
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Size the text box by dragging the sizing handles.
Note The text box will not move when you move the shape.
- On the Drawing toolbar, click Text Box .
- Do one of the following:
- To add text that stays on one line (doesn't wrap), click where you want to add the text, and then start typing.
- To add text that wraps, drag to create a box the size you want, and then start typing.