How to Insert a Text Box in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert a text box in Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to insert a text box from CC Libraries in Adobe InDesign:

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In Adobe InDesign, open 'CC Libraries' from the Window menu to access photos and other assets that you have saved or that have been shared with you.
Browse your libraries to locate the text you want to insert.
Once located, click the text in the library and drag it onto your document to insert it.
You have successfully inserted a text box from your CC Libraries.

📌 Why this matters

Inserting text boxes from CC Libraries transforms how you handle recurring content across multiple projects. Rather than recreating formatted text elements like disclaimers, company bios, or product descriptions each time, you can maintain a centralized repository of pre-styled content that stays consistent across all your designs.

This approach becomes especially powerful when working with teams or managing brand guidelines, since everyone accesses the same approved text elements. You'll also preserve complex formatting and styling that would otherwise require manual recreation every time you need that content.

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