How to insert text in a drawing in Google Docs For maximum control over text appearance, use Google Docs on the web to insert a drawing, then place text within the drawing.

Everyone relies on Google Docs to write various documents, specifically scientific journals. However, some people struggle to make the program “do what you want,” such as placing hanging indents.

How do I insert a text box in Google Docs over an image? If you use the Drawing tool to create a text box and insert it into Google Docs, you have the option to move and place the box over an image.

How to insert a text box in Google Docs Within Google Docs there is a pop-up version of Google Draw that allows you to insert shapes, text boxes and drawings into your document.