How to Insert a Text Box in Microsoft Excel
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How to Insert a Text Box in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Insert'.
Choose 'Text Box' from the available options.
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.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Add custom text boxes to your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets easily by using the Insert menu and formatting them with the Shape tab. This guide shows how to insert a Text Box in Microsoft Excel in 3 steps, starting with "Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Insert'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, a text box will be inserted into your Microsoft Excel wor...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to insert a Text Box in Microsoft Excel?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Insert Bullets in Microsoft Excel, How to Insert Checkbox in Microsoft Excel and How to insert multiple rows in microsoft excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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