How to Add/Edit Text

This section will go over how to add text and change formatting in a Word document.


  • Add text by navigating to the “Insert” tab in toolbar at top of screen. 
  • Click “Text Box” from the tool list. 
  • Add the text for the sign. 
  • Highlight the text and click “Home” in the toolbar (or right click the text box to bring up the format options). 
  • Change font color and size as needed. Make the text as big as possible to fill the page. 
  • Signs generally are written in all caps and in bold, unless otherwise noted. 
  • Click the text box and click “Shape Format” in the toolbar. Click the icon for “outline” and select the option for no outline around the text box.