How do I move a text box?

You are free to position a text box anywhere you like.

To move a text box:

  1. Make sure the text box is not in text edit mode by clicking outside the text box or by choosing Deselect from the Edit menu (Command-D):
    An un-selected text box.
    An un-selected text box.
  2. Double click the text box. The yellow frame manipulation handles appear:
    Frame manipluation handles.
    Frame manipulation handles.
  3. Grab the white handle or any visible part of the text box and move the text box to a new location:
    Move a text box.
    Move a text box.

    The different handle colors indicate different purposes:

    • Use the yellow handles to size the text box.
    • Use the green handle to rotate the text box.
    • Use the white handle or any visible part of the text box to move the text box.
Tip

Also you can choose Move Frame from the context menu to directly go into frame manipulation mode:

Move Frame context menu item.
Move Frame context menu item.
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