Static text
Static text can play an important role in your application by calling attention to important objects, and by contributing to an overall corporate image, where appropriate.
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To create and configure a static text element: |
- Click on the Text tool icon in the Objects Palette:
- Move your mouse cursor to a bare spot in your workspace, and click to place the new text object.
- Select the object and choose Tools
Property Sheet. The dialog box opens: - Type in the text string the object will display.
- Choose a special typestyle and colors, if appropriate. See the "Choosing colors" section and the "Choosing a type style" section for more information.
- Add translation information, if necessary. See the "String attributes" section.
- Choose OK to dismiss the property sheet. Select the object and drag its handles to position and size it appropriately.
