How do you get rid of an outline around a text box in ms word?

To remove the outline around a text box in MS Word, right-click on the text box and select "Format Shape." In the Format Shape pane, click on "Line" or "Borders" and choose "No Line." Alternatively, you can also select the text box, go to the "Shape Format" tab, and click on "Shape Outline," then select "No Outline."