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How to Use Textbox, Shape Properties, Text Borders, and Show/Hide Ribbon Commands in MS Word (Video in Khmer)

Learn how to use textboxes, shape properties, text borders, and show/hide ribbon commands in Microsoft Word with easy Khmer video tutorials.

📅2026-09-25⏱ī¸6 min read✍ī¸Rean Computer 101

📋Table of Contents

  1. 1. Working with Textbox and Shape Property
  2. 2. Set Border Around Text in MS Word
  3. 3. Show and Hide Command Ribbon Toolbar

Hello all guys! Welcome back to word.rean.me by Rean Computer 101!

Today I show you 3 very useful features in Microsoft Word: how to use Textbox and Shape property, how to put Border around text, and how to Show or Hide command ribbon toolbar. Very easy, even beginner can do it step-by-step!

đŸ“Ļ 1. Working with Textbox and Shape Property

Textbox allows you to place text anywhere on your page, move it freely, and style background colors and borders.

Watch video tutorial in Khmer language:

How to use Textbox & Shape Property:

  1. Go to Insert tab > click Text Box > select Draw Text Box.
  2. Click and drag mouse on your page to draw text box size.
  3. Type text inside the box.
  4. Click on Shape Format tab at top bar to customize:
  • Shape Fill: Change background color of text box.
  • Shape Outline: Change border line color, style, or thickness.
  • Shape Effects: Add shadow, 3D rotation, or soft glow effect!

🔲 2. Set Border Around Text in MS Word

Want to highlight important notice, title, or paragraph with a clean border line around it?

Watch video tutorial in Khmer language:

How to set Text Border:

  1. Highlight words or paragraph you want to add border.
  2. Go to Home tab > Paragraph group.
  3. Click small arrow next to Borders icon (next to shading bucket).
  4. Select Outside Borders to place box line around text.
  5. Click Borders and Shading... at bottom of menu to change line style, color, and border thickness!

👁ī¸ 3. Show and Hide Command Ribbon Toolbar

Did your top toolbar buttons (Home, Insert, Layout options) disappear by accident? Don't worry, it is just hidden!

Watch video tutorial in Khmer language:

How to Show or Hide Ribbon Bar:

  • Fast Shortcut: Press Ctrl + F1 on keyboard to toggle show/hide ribbon instantly!
  • Mouse Method: Double-click on any tab header (like Home or Insert) to pin or collapse the ribbon bar.
  • Ribbon Options: Click small Ribbon Display Options icon on top-right corner next to Minimize button > choose Show Tabs and Commands.
💡 Pro Tip
💡 Useful Tip for Textbox: Want floating text without any box outline? Set Shape Fill to No Fill and Shape Outline to No Outline. Now your text floats cleanly anywhere on the page!
ℹī¸ Information
ℹī¸ Keyboard Shortcut Tip: Hold Shift key while drawing any Shape (rectangles, circles, lines) to keep perfect 1:1 proportion (perfect square or perfect circle)!

💡 Useful Tips & Tricks:

  • Tip 1: Ctrl + F1 Shortcut

Whenever your toolbar menu disappears, just press Ctrl + F1 to bring all commands back immediately!

  • Tip 2: Add Shading Color to Text

After adding border line, click Shading (Paint Bucket) tool next to Borders button to add light gray or yellow background color for notice boxes.

  • Tip 3: Group Multiple Textboxes

Hold Shift key, click two or more textboxes/shapes $\rightarrow$ right click $\rightarrow$ select Group > Group to lock them together as single object!

🔗 Related Resources & Downloads:

Hope this tutorial help all guys learn how to use textboxes, text borders, and ribbon commands easily! If you have any question, please comment below. Happy learning!

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