Flow chart will not show text in inserted shape, unless a text box is also inserted.

In Word 2010, when I set up a flow chart and insert a shape, and click in the shape, a cursor appears, but when I enter text no text appears.

If the text is spelled wrong, a curly red underline appears to indicate misspelling.  Thus it is apparent that the program recognizes that text is being entered.

Clicking on "no fill" does not cause the text to be displayed.  Nor does altering the alignment of the text.

OF COURSE, inserting a text box will provisionally solve the problem.  However, the purpose of the present question is to determine whether inserting a text box is necessary.

Answer
Answer
It would appear that the text in the shape is formatted as white (or the color of the shape fill). Change the font color to Automatic, and you should see black or white as required.
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Last updated January 6, 2025 Views 3,162 Applies to: