This was very helpful and it anticipated a couple of questions I had, such as whether the text box could be edited once it is in place.
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One of the most commonly mentioned missing features is the ability to add text boxes. In Microsoft Word you can easily insert a text box, type in it, and move it around to any spot in the document. In Google Docs, however, when you click on the Insert menu there is not an option for a text box. Images Disappearing In Google Slides Update To GoogleThe option does exist in the Insert menu of Google Slides and Google Drawings, so hopefully we will eventually get an update to Google Docs that provides more features for adding object like text boxes. In the meantime there is a workaround that does a pretty good job. Images Disappearing In Google Slides How To Do ThisSee below for a video showing how to do this, and read the rest of the post for written directions. You may need to click the More button on the toolbar to see these options. Although this method is not as easy and flexible as it would be if the feature was fully implemented in Google Docs, it does give an option to insert a floating text box that you can edit in many ways. Post by Eric Curts. Bring me to your school, organization, or conference with over 50 PD sessions to choose from. Connect with me on Twitter at twitter.comericcurts and on Google at plus.google.comEricCurts1. It works just like a text box, however its downfall is you CANNOT move it around as easy as a Google Drawing. Bosch divar viewer for macAlex Oris Middle School CTIS Cuyahoga Falls Reply Delete Replies Reply fisicocarlos January 27, 2016 at 7:54 AM excelente Reply Delete Replies Reply GreatScott January 27, 2016 at 9:00 AM The Google Slides presentation you have linked here: (See here for some of my favorite features of Google Docs.) doesnt work. The link will open but only the first slide will show up and then the rest just say loading. Thanks for the info in this post-- I have used this workaround and taught it to students. Reply Delete Replies Eric January 27, 2016 at 9:38 AM Yep, my Drive is acting up again today. Husqvarna rifle serial numbersEvery so often my publicly shared files become inaccessible, especialy those with lots of images in them. I have an open ticket with Google on the issue and they are trying to determine why this keeps happening. Delete Replies Reply Reply Unknown February 1, 2016 at 9:32 AM I like this idea, but be warned that students will not be able to type into it if they are working in the Google Docs app on an iPad (at least as of 2116). If anyone knows how to access drawings within the Docs app, Id love to hear it Reply Delete Replies Reply Unknown May 24, 2016 at 10:24 AM Hello everyone, I think a possible solution is to stop using docs if you are interested in more formatting options. Reply Delete Replies Eric May 24, 2016 at 10:42 AM Joe, yes that is a good option as well. Both Slides and Drawings allow for more control over placement and layering of objects. For example, I did a post here recently on using Google Drawings to create greeting cards: However, for situations where Docs is a better fit, this trick is a workaround until we get more formatting control in Docs. Delete Replies Reply Paula October 11, 2016 at 7:30 AM You, Sir, rock Google is awesome and maddening at the same time I love techie people (: Delete Replies Reply Paula October 11, 2016 at 7:31 AM You, Sir, rock Google is awesome and maddening at the same time I love techie people (: Delete Replies Reply Reply Anonymous October 4, 2016 at 2:46 PM thank you so much this is so helpful Reply Delete Replies Reply Oliver Dixon October 7, 2016 at 5:12 AM This feature is missing now WHYYY Reply Delete Replies Reply Unknown October 8, 2016 at 11:13 AM I juat found your site and it is lovely Thank you for freely sharing your expertise in a very clear and understandable way. I am older and teaching myself, so your site has just been favourited:) Reply Delete Replies Reply Isnt Man October 8, 2016 at 7:42 PM Great workaround Reply Delete Replies Reply Kathleen February 13, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thanks, Eric.
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