# How to Insert a Text Box in Microsoft Excel

> To insert a text box in Microsoft Excel, navigate to the top menu bar, click Insert, choose Text Box from the available options, and then start typing to enter text or customize the box via the Shape tab or floating menu bar.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-insert-a-text-box-in-microsoft-excel/
Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3febab56e05a00fe7fda/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Insert'.
2. Choose 'Text Box' from the available options.
3. After completing these steps, a text box will be inserted into your Microsoft Excel worksheet. Start typing to enter the text and then customize the text box via the Shape tab or the floating menu bar attached to it.