# text box

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A block of printed text contained within borders that is intended to be read separately from the major text of the page.
2. A rectangular widget that accepts textual input on an interactive electronic display.

## Etymology
From text + box.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/text-box