Insert text by clicking and typing

You can quickly insert text or other items in a blank area of a document. Word automatically applies the formatting that is necessary to position the item where you want it.

  1. On the View menu, click Print Layout.

  2. In the document, move the pointer to a blank area where you want to insert text or another item, and then double-click to set the position.

  3. Start to type text, or insert an item as usual.

Tip  If you don't want to insert an item where you double-clicked, just double-click in another area. To undo an insertion, on the Edit menu, choose Undo.