Do you need a text box before can type in ms publisher?

Yes. To type in Microsoft Publisher, you need to first insert a text box. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Microsoft Publisher.

2. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.

3. In the "Text" group, click on the "Text Box" button.

4. A text box will be inserted into the document. You can click and drag the corners of the text box to resize it.

5. Click inside the text box and start typing.

6. To format the text, you can use the formatting options in the "Text Formatting" group on the "Home" tab.