How to Get a Text Box Linked to Cell in Excel (4 Examples)

If you are looking for ways to have a text box linked to a cell in Excel, then you will find this article helpful. The advantage of linking a cell value to a text box is that when the value of this cell changes, the value of the text box will update automatically. So, let’s get into the main article.

How to Get a Text Box Linked to Cell in Excel: 4 Suitable Examples

Here, we have a list of products with their sales values, and profits or losses. Using this dataset, we will link a text box with a cell that may contain the total sales value, profit, or loss value.

For creating this article, we have used the Microsoft Excel 365 version. However, you can use another version according to your necessary.

Example-1: Linking a Single Cell to a Text Box in Excel

In this section, we will link a textbox to the total sales value of cell C13.

Step-01:

In this step, we will insert a text box.

• Go to the Insert tab >> Text group >> Text Box.

• Drag the following indicated symbol to the right and down.

Then, the following textbox named TextBox 1 will appear.

Step-02:

Now, we will link up the value of cell C13 with this newly added textbox.

• Select the textbox and then type the following formula in the formula bar.

• Press ENTER.

In this way, you will get the total sales value inside the textbox.

• After doing formatting, like increasing the font size, changing the background color, etc. we have got the following output.

Example-2: Linking Multiple Cells to a Text Box

In this section, we will link the values of cells B13 and C13 in a text box by joining these values with the help of the CONCATENATE function.

Steps:

• Follow Step-01 of Example-1 to draw the following text box.

• Type the following formula in cell B14.

Here, the CONCATENATE function will join the values of the cells $B$13 and $C$13 with a blank.

• Now, select the textbox and type the following formula in the formula bar.

• After pressing ENTER, and doing some formatting, we will get the following textbox linked up with multiple cell values.

Example-3: Formatting Values of a Linked Cell in an Excel Text Box

Here, we will incorporate the formatting with a cell value that was missed in Example 2. For this purpose, we will use the TEXT function with the ampersand operator.

Steps:

• Type the following formula in cell B15.

Here, the TEXT function will change the format of the number in cell C13 to $##,##0.00 format.

• Follow Step-01 of Example-1 to draw the following text box.

• Now, select the textbox and type the following formula in the formula bar.

• After pressing ENTER, and doing some formatting, we will get the following textbox linked up with multiple cell values with formatting.

Read More: Formatting Text Box in Excel: All Properties to Explore

Example-4: Using IF Function in a Text Box Linked to a Cell for Multiple Conditions

Here, we have the total value in cell D13, which is the summation of all the profits or losses. If the total value is a positive number, then we will show the positive number, indicating it as profit. Otherwise, for a negative number, we will show this number indicating it as a loss. For these conditions, we will need to use the IF function in a cell, and then we will link it with a text box.

Steps:

• Type the following formula in cell B15.

Here, D13<0 is the logical condition, and when this condition is TRUE we will get the loss value, otherwise the profit value.

• Follow Step-01 of Example-1 to draw the following text box.

• Now, select the textbox and type the following formula in the formula bar.

• After pressing ENTER, and doing some formatting we will get the following textbox linked up with multiple cell values with formatting.

If you want to you can hide the row with the formula with which we have linked our textbox. As you can see, it is not affecting our main textbox.

Read More: How to Align Text Boxes in Excel

How to Use ActiveX Control Text Box to Link a Cell in Excel

Here, we will link up the total sales value of cell C13 with the ActiveX Control Text Box.

Steps:

• Go to the Developer tab >> Insert group >> Text Box (ActiveX Control).

• Drag the plus symbol down and to the right.

Then, the following textbox will appear, TextBox1.

• Now, right-click on the sheet name and choose the option View Code.

Afterward, you will be taken to the Visual Basic Editor window.

• Type the following code.

Sub link_txtbox()
TextBox1.Text = Range("C13").Value
End Sub

• Press F5.

Eventually, the value of cell C13 will be linked with the textbox.

Practice Section

To practice by yourself, we have created a Practice section on the right side of each sheet.

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Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed various ways to have a text box linked to a cell in Excel. Hope these methods will help you a lot. If you have any further queries, then leave a comment below.

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