Text Boxes: Adjusting, Sizing, Editing

Watch our short resume template help video (using Microsoft Word) on adjusting your resume template text boxes. This resume help video takes you through the basics so you can finish your resume in minutes.

REMEMBER: Work in smaller sections

HOT TIP: If you move a text box by accident, use the short cut keys: Command (Control on PC) + Z

1) Your resume template is composed of multiple textboxes unless your resume is ATS-friendly.

The Art of Resume Text Boxes Multiple

2) Each box contains information that is fully editable.

3) Change the size of your text box by hovering over the border white squares until you see a double arrow that you can move to adjust the size.

4) All text boxes align with your margin.

5) To realign with your margin, select the text box, go to the Layout menu, align, select align to margin, and align left or right.

The Art of Resume | Aligning Text Boxes to margin in Microsoft Word

6) Make sure all of your text is showing and there is no hidden text; do not "stuff" your text boxes.

7) If there is hidden text, you will see a red cross on your text box; you must select and remove any extra text; See video.

Following these simple steps will make your resume workflow easy and keep your resume looking clean and professional!

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