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Add a Text Block

You can add text blocks to a diagram to identify or clarify model elements. Text blocks can include any text you choose including diagram version numbers, notes, titles, and captions. You can add consecutive multiple text blocks by pressing the CTRL key before you click the text block tool. When you click again in the diagram window, another text block is created. If you add text blocks this way, you first create multiple empty text areas and then must return to each text area to enter the text.

To add a text block

1. Click the Text icon on the Drawing Objects toolbar.

   The cursor changes from the arrow symbol to the text symbol.

2. Click the diagram window where you want the text block to appear.

   A new text block is created.

3. Type the text that you want to appear in the text box, and click the diagram window outside the text block.

   The text block closes and your changes are saved.

Note: You can press Tab to include tabs in the text. You can also press Enter to include line breaks in the text. In addition, you can copy and paste text in text blocks.