Although the labeling feature takes care of most of your text needs, you will still need to create text objects with the Text command to annotate your map (for example, map titles and subtitles). Unlike labels, text objects have no connection to data.
To create text, make sure the layer you want to draw the text to is editable and then choose the Text command. The cursor changes to an I-beam. Place the cursor where you want the text to be and type in the text you want.
To enter text onto a map:
- On the SPATIAL tab, in the Create group, click Insert, and Text.
The cursor turns into an I-beam when moved over the active window.
- Click the cursor at the place on the map or data displayed in the Browser window where you want to enter the text. A blinking cursor appears.
In a Browser, press Tab to move to the next cell.
- Type the desired text. The text will appear at the blinking cursor as you type.
- When you want to move to a new line of text press Enter.
- When you are finished entering text, press Esc.
Note: The font used is the current font, as indicated on the SPATIAL tab, in the Create group, by clicking Style, and then Text Style.
To change the style of the text:
- Select the text with the Select command (on the SPATIAL tab, in the Edit group, by clicking Select, and Select).
- on the SPATIAL tab, in the Create group, click Text Style from the list to open the Text Style dialog box. Change the font, the size, color, and create various effects, such as haloing or drop shadows.
These settings will remain in effect for any text you subsequently draw on the map until you change them.
- To save changes, on the HOME tab, in the File group, click Save. To save objects drawn to the Cosmetic layer, on the MAP tab, in the Content group, click Cosmetic, and click Save Cosmetic Objects from the list (or right-click on the Map window).