Add Text to the Virtual Flipchart Canvas

 

You may type or edit text on the canvas at any time.

 

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Typing on the Canvas

To edit text that is already on the canvas:  Follow steps 1 and 4-8 below; skip steps 2 and 3.

 

To add new text to the canvas:

 
  1. On the main toolbar across the bottom of the screen, click or tap the Shapes button. This will display the Shapes sub-menu.
  2. Click or tap the Text button. The cursor will change to a T.
  3. Left-click inside the canvas to insert a text box. Don't worry if it's not where you want it; you can always move it later.
  4. Click the Selector button. Within the canvas, the cursor will change to an arrow.
  5. Double-click the text box.
  6. The Properties window will pop up. On the left side, click Text.
  7. In the Content box, type your desired text.
  8. When you are finished, click the X button in the upper right corner of the Properties window.

Resizing a Text Box

To change the size of a text box on the canvas:

 
  1. On the main toolbar across the bottom of the screen, click or tap the Shapes button. This will display the Shapes sub-menu.
  2. Click the Selector button.
  3. Left-click on the text box you want to resize.
  4. Click and drag the blue circles on the outline of the text box.

Moving a Text Box on the Canvas

To move a text box to a different location on the canvas:

 
  1. On the main toolbar across the bottom of the screen, click or tap the Shapes button. This will display the Shapes sub-menu.
  2. Click the Selector button.
  3. Left-click on the text box you want to move.
  4. Click on the text and drag the text box to its new location.