Whatever the reason, this post helps to delete a text box without removing text in a Word or Excel file on a Windows 11/10 PC. You don’t need any add-ins for this purpose.

Text Box in Word helps focus on content & displays essential text such as headings and quotes. Learn how to use or edit Text Box in Word ...

In Microsoft Word, direct formatting is great when used conservatively, but removing it in a document littered with it is difficult. These Word tips might help.