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Thumbs up Answer: how to select multiple text boxes in excel for formatting

Yes, there is an easy way to select multiple text boxes in Excel for formatting. Here are the steps:
[list=1][*]Click on the first text box that you want to format.[*]Hold down the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard.[*]While holding down the "Ctrl" key, click on each additional text box that you want to select.[*]Once you have selected all of the text boxes that you want to format, release the "Ctrl" key.[*]Now, any formatting changes that you make will be applied to all of the selected text boxes.

Alternatively, you can also use the "Selection Pane" to select multiple text boxes. Here's how:

1. Click on the "Home" tab in the Excel ribbon.
2. Click on the "Find & Select" button in the "Editing" group.
3. Select "Selection Pane" from the drop-down menu.
4. The "Selection Pane" will appear on the right-hand side of the screen.
5. Hold down the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard.
6. While holding down the "Ctrl" key, click on each text box that you want to select in the "Selection Pane".
7. Once you have selected all of the text boxes that you want to format, release the "Ctrl" key.
8. Now, any formatting changes that you make will be applied to all of the selected text boxes.
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