# Extract Text from Text Boxes

By default, the contents of Microsoft Word text boxes are converted to graphics and exported. Alternatively, you can convert the contents of text boxes to text.

NOTE: The extracted text box text is not formatted.

To enable text box extraction

- Add the following to the `formats_e.ini` file:

      [WordTextBoxOptions]
      OutputText=true

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