Text Tool
Press T to place a text label. Click for auto-width text or drag for a fixed-width box.
Text ToolThe Text tool places editable text entities directly on your 2D plan — either as auto-expanding single-line captions or as fixed-width boxes where text wraps across multiple lines. Text is a full plan entity: it moves, scales, and layers like any other object. Use it to label garden zones, identify plant species, add construction notes, or provide any annotation that does not need a pointer line.
Editing text
Double-click an existing text entity to enter edit mode. The Inspector panel shows text content, font size, font style, alignment, and color while the text is active.
Click to place auto-width text
Click anywhere on the canvas to drop a text entity at that point. A blinking cursor appears inside the text box immediately — start typing and the box expands horizontally to fit your content on a single line. This is ideal for short captions such as plant names, area labels, or dimensions.
Drag to create a fixed-width wrapping box
Click and drag to define a rectangular text area. Release to set the width; the height adjusts automatically as you type. Text wraps at the box boundary, making this mode suitable for longer notes, construction instructions, or multi-line descriptions. The fixed width stays locked even if you later edit the content.
Type your content and confirm
Begin typing as soon as the text entity is placed — no additional action is required. Press Escape or click away from the text entity to finish editing and return the tool to placement mode, ready for the next text entity.
Edit existing text
Double-click any placed text entity to re-enter edit mode. The blinking cursor reappears so you can change the content. Press Escape or click away to confirm your changes.
Style text in the Inspector
Select a text entity (single-click) to open the Inspector panel on the right. From there you can adjust Font Size, Font Style (regular, bold, italic), Alignment (left, center, right), and Color. Changes apply instantly so you can see how the label looks against the plan background.
Position precisely with the sidebar
Before clicking to place, enter exact coordinates in the Position field in the Tool Sidebar. This is useful when you need a label aligned to a known plan coordinate — for example, a zone title centered on a specific garden area. You can also move a placed text entity by selecting it and dragging, or by editing the position in the Inspector.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| T | Activate Text tool |
| Escape | Cancel / exit text editing |
Use consistent font sizes across your plan for a professional result. Zone titles (e.g. "Vegetable Garden", "Shade Border") work well at a larger size, while plant species labels and construction notes read cleanly at a smaller size.
If you need a label with a pointer line connecting it to a specific feature, use the Leader tool instead. For boxed callouts or informal reminders, try the Note Box or Sticky Note tools — both include a visible border and background to make them stand out from plain text.
Frequently Asked Questions
My text is all on one line and won't wrap — how do I fix that?
Single-click placement creates auto-width text that grows horizontally on one line. To get wrapping, delete the entity and re-place it by dragging to define a fixed-width box. The text will wrap at the box edge as you type.
How do I change the font size or color after placing text?
Single-click the text entity to select it, then use the Inspector on the right to adjust Font Size, Font Style, Alignment, and Color. You do not need to be in text-edit mode to restyle — selection alone is enough.
Can I resize a fixed-width text box after I place it?
Yes. Select the text entity and drag the resize handles that appear on the bounding box to change the width. The text reflows automatically to fit the new width.
When should I use a Text entity versus a Note Box or Leader?
Use the Text tool for plain, unboxed labels — plant names, zone titles, or short plan annotations. Use the Note Box or Sticky Note tools when you want the label to have a visible border and background fill. Use the Leader tool when the label needs an arrow pointing to a specific plan feature.
Can I copy text style from one entity to another?
Yes. Use the Style Painter tool to copy the font size, style, alignment, and color from a source text entity and apply them to one or more target text entities in a single click.