Change the margins around text in a text box or a shape
- Right-click the selection rectangle of the shape or text box you want to change.
- On the context menu, click Format <object type>.
- In the Format Item dialog box, click the Text Box tab.
- Select the Resize shape to fit text check box.
- Under Margins, adjust the measurements to increase or decrease the distance
between the text and the outer border of the text box or a shape.