Excel® 2013 On Demand

Adding Text to a Shape

You can add text to a shape in the same way you add text to a text box. Simply, select the shape object, and then start typing. Shapes range from rectangles and circles to arrows and stars. When you place text in a shape, the text becomes part of the object. If you rotate or flip the shape, the text rotates or flips too. You can use tools, such as an alignment button or Font Style, on the Mini-Toolbar and Home tab to format the text in a shape like the text in a text box.

Add Text to a Shape

Select the shape in which you want to add text.

Type the text you want.

To edit the text in a shape, click the text to place the ...