# Create a text object

Use the text tool to draw a text object to use for labels or instructions on the display.

## To create a text object

1. In the Graphics Display editor, select Objects > Drawing > Text or click .on the toolbar.
2. Press the mouse button, drag the mouse diagonally to draw the object to the desired size, and release the button.

   The Text Properties dialog box opens.

3. Enter the text and specify the options.

   Tip: | To move the cursor to the next line of text, press Enter. To use an embedded variable in the text, click Insert Variable. To create another text object, move to an empty spot in the drawing area, click and drag to create another text object.

4. Click OK.

## See also

Drawing objects

Set up general properties for a text object

Options on the General tab of the Text Properties dialog box

Embed a variable in a text object

Keywords: text