Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to link text boxes in Microsoft Word so text will flow from one text box to the next. We will also look at how to unlink text boxes when they no longer necessary.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac), Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 How to Link Text Boxes
03:37 How to Unlink Text Boxes

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Link Text Boxes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/link-text-boxes-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Insert Text Boxes in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/oXGJZwBYPwk

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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