problem with word

Question

why won't my text boxes print in Microsoft word I tried several settings

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your question. I understand how frustrating it is when your text boxes look correct on screen in Microsoft Word but refuse to print, even after you’ve tried several settings.

This usually happens when Word is set not to print drawing objects, when the text boxes are anchored to non‑printing page elements, or when the document’s print layout settings treat the text boxes as graphics rather than printable content, which can prevent them from appearing on the printed page.

The best resolution is to open Word’s Options, go to the Display section, and enable the setting to print drawings and text boxes, then switch to Print Layout view and confirm that the text boxes are not positioned in margins or headers; after that, printing should work normally because Word will include all object layers in the print job.

May I ask whether the text boxes disappear only when printing to paper or also when exporting to PDF? Please feel free to share more details, and I’ll be happy to help you move forward.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Best Regards,

Noel

Answer 2

In Word, text boxes are drawing objects. If they are not printing, the Word printing option for drawings is likely turned off.

Check this setting:

1. In Word, select File > Options.
2. Select Display.
3. Under Printing options, make sure Print drawings created in Word is checked.
4. Select OK, then try printing again.

If background colors or images inside the text boxes are missing, also enable Print background colors and images in the same Printing options section.

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References:

• Word Options (Display)