Change the margins around text in a text box or a shape

  1. Right-click the selection rectangle of the shape or text box you want to change.
  2. On the context menu, click Format <object type>.
  3. In the Format Item dialog box, click the Text Box tab.
  4. Select the Resize shape to fit text check box.
  5. 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.