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A text label is a line of text in the 2D canvas frame, with properties similar to a value cell in a spreadsheet.

Text labels are useful to label drawings, write explanations, show values, and perform calculations. Like a spreadsheet cell, text labels can have a formula inside by typing an equals sign at the beginning. Also, if text or a number is typed in, that value can be referenced.

Insert a text label:

1. In a 2D canvas frame, click the Draw Text Label icon.
2. Select a location for the top left point of the label.
3. Select a direction for the label. (Horizontal to the right is typical).
4. Type in a number, text, or a formula.
5. Click OK or press enter.

Another option:

1. In a 2D canvas frame, click the insert button.
2. Select Text Label.
3. Click OK.
4. Select a location for the top left point of the label.
5. Type in text or a formula.
6. Click OK or press enter.

Notes:

• Unlike spreadsheet cells, text labels must be named to reference them. This can be done using formula naming (A_1 = 3ft) or using the properties window. Also, if you reference an unnamed text label with click or copy reference, Blockpad will auto-generate a name.
• Text labels have points that you can snap to, like any other geometry object.

See also:

• Drawing in Blockpad
• Drawing In-Depth Video
• Referencing a value
• Linear dimension label

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