Although the easiest way to add a text box is by using the Field Menu, you can add text boxes without using the menu. This is the method you use when you want to add a calculated text box, that is, a text box that is used to display a calculated value.
To add a text box without using the field menu
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Open the form in the Form Designer.
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Open the Toolbox and select the Text Box tool.
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Move the cursor into the design area.
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Click to add a text box of the default size, or click and drag to create a text box with a different size.