Your textbox has a 'behind text' layout. To select it (and any shape) add the 'Select Drawing Objects' icon to the QAT, via File|Options|Quick Access Toolbar>Commands Not in the Ribbon. Then, whenever you have difficulty selecting such an object, simply click on the icon before clicking on the object.
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Paul Edstein
[Fmr MS MVP - Word]
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