
If editing the Word document has been restricted, then this problem can occur. The Word file may be set to open in read-only mode, which is why you are unable to edit it.
Once the green handles appear, have you tried to type Enter to access the text inside? Please add at the beginning of the title in your first post (top of the topic) with the edit button if your issue has been fixed
#Civil 3d cannot double click text edit trial#
And, if you are using a trial version, ensure it is not expired Make sure Office program is activated successfully on your computer.
Step 1: Move the Word Document If, the Word file which you are unable to edit is saved on any removable storage device, then copy the document to your computer's hard drive and try to edit. To add text, select inside the box and type or your paste text Cannot click into text box to edit - Microsoft Communit If you select Draw Text Box, click in the document, and then drag to draw the text box the size that you want. 2 Click and drag your mouse across a section of text to edit it Go to Insert > Text Box, and then select one of the pre-formatted text boxes from the list, select More Text Boxes from, or select Draw Text Box. Doing so opens and focuses on a new Format tab. A popup appears stating that the text box was generated in an old version and should be converted Click anywhere in the Word text box to enter editing mode. I have to right click, select edit In order to overcome this, simply select the text box by clicking on the paragraph mark behind the anchor (you should have enabled Show all nonprinting characters) and on the insert tab click draw new text box. The most it will do is allow me to edit from the initial character. Cannot click into text box to edit When using Word 2010, I try to click into a text box to edit and it will not allow me to do this.