Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 10, 2016)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
When you insert a text box in your document, Word automatically places a border around it. This is great for some document designs, but you may prefer to remove the border. To remove the border from a text box, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Colors and Lines tab of the Format Text Box dialog box.
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2023-02-24 11:23:52
Steve
Thanks this helped me get rid of the text box line border!
2022-10-31 02:55:13
Innocent udoh
Thanks. I was struggling with this problem for days until I see your article. Problem resolved. Now I can remove Text box from my Documents. Kudos
2022-08-30 12:58:48
My color dropdown list does not contain "no line" option. Now what??
2019-08-27 17:14:12
Allan
Step 4. In the Color drop-down list, select No Line.
In Word 2007 there is no 'No Line' option. Must choose 'No Color'.
2019-08-15 18:16:07
Fiona
This needs to be updated
2018-09-07 07:56:34
Fiona
I have word on iPad and still can't work out how to remove the text box outline, tips please, I'm trying to make wedding invitations. Thanks
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