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How to Change Word Text Box Border Thickness on Mobile
Question details
The user wants to adjust the line weight or border thickness of a text box while editing a document on a mobile device.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- Android / Mobile
- Scenario
- Formatting text boxes and shapes within a Word document using a smartphone or tablet.
- Observed behavior
- Word for Android and other mobile platforms does not expose the settings to change text box line weight that are available in the desktop version.
Ensure your document is saved to a cloud service like OneDrive or Google Drive so you can easily access and edit it from a computer or web browser.
Use Desktop Word or Word for the Web
Since the mobile version lacks line-weight controls, opening the document on a desktop or web version of Word is the most effective way to apply these formatting changes.
Microsoft limits advanced formatting tools in its mobile applications to prioritize lightweight reading and basic editing. To access full shape formatting features, you must transition to a full desktop environment.
Make sure your current document edits on your mobile device are fully synced to OneDrive or your preferred cloud storage provider.
Access the document using the Microsoft Word desktop application on your PC or Mac, or log into Microsoft 365 on a web browser to use Word for the web.
Click directly on the edge of the text box you wish to modify so that it is highlighted.
Navigate to the 'Shape Format' tab on the top ribbon, click 'Shape Outline', select 'Weight', and choose your desired border thickness.
Submit a Feature Request to Microsoft
If you only have access to a mobile device and cannot use a computer, you cannot change the border thickness. Reporting this limitation helps developers prioritize it in future updates.
Experience Richer Document Formatting with WPS Office
Frustrated by missing features in your mobile word processor? WPS Office is a powerful, lightweight alternative that offers comprehensive formatting options on both mobile and desktop, without sacrificing compatibility.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download WPS Office from the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device.
- 2. Open your document: Load your existing .docx file directly into WPS Writer.
- 3. Format easily: Select your text box and utilize the built-in formatting tools to adjust borders, colors, and line weights seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove the text box border entirely on the Word mobile app?
Removing the border entirely may also be restricted depending on your specific app version. If the 'No Outline' option is missing from your mobile tool palette, you will need to remove it using a desktop or web version of Word.
Why does Word for Android lack text box formatting features?
Microsoft has designed its mobile applications to be streamlined for basic text editing and reading. Advanced formatting tools like specific shape outline weights take up interface space and are currently reserved for the desktop and web environments.
Are there any add-ins for Word mobile that fix this issue?
No, add-in support for Word on Android and iOS is highly limited and generally does not extend to modifying core UI features like shape formatting menus. A desktop environment is required for these changes.
