In this tutorial, I will show you how to remove or edit that annoying default text 'Click here to enter text.' that appears in your Microsoft Word editable form elements by default. For this tutorial, I will be using Microsoft Word 2013.

Note: The 'Developer' tab must be enabled to complete this tutorial. Click here to learn how to enable the Developer tab.

Remove or edit 'Click here to enter text' text

1. Open up your editable form in Word.
2. Click on the 'Design Mode' icon in the 'Controls' area.

   

3. You will now be able to edit all of the default text that appears in your editable form fields.
4. Click the 'Design Mode' icon again to toggle it off.