A text object is a collection of characters within an invisible rectangle. To add text to your picture, click the Text button on the Shapes toolbar (Classic view) or on the Insert tab, in the Objects/Links group, on the Objects/Links list click Text (Ribbon view). If the Toolbox is enabled, click the button on the Toolbox.
The default font properties for text are defined on the Shape Preferences tabbed page of the User Preferences dialog box. To change a font option for new objects, make the appropriate selections in the Font area. For example, to change the size of the font, enter a point size in the Font Size field.
If you use text with an italic font style in your pictures, the text may not always appear as expected. If the text appears clipped in your picture, use the handles to resize the text block. Selecting a different font may also correct this problem.
Text within a text object can be edited by:
- Double-clicking the text object and placing the cursor where you want to make your edits.
- Right-clicking the text object and selecting Edit Text from the pop-up menu that appears.
- Editing the Caption property. For instance, you can do this by right-clicking the text object and selecting Property Window. In the Caption field, enter your changes and press Enter.
For more information on Shape Preferences, such as how to change the text color, style, and size, refer to the Coloring and Styling Objects section.
