To Edit a Text-based Annotation

Use this procedure to edit a text-based annotation or change its typographical characteristics using the Multiline Text Editor.

  1. Double-click the annotation to display the Multiline Text Editor.

    Multiline Text Editor

  2. Edit the text as desired in the text editing box, or change the text style, font, height, color, or other characteristics using the drop-down lists and buttons on the toolbar.
  3. Click OK on the toolbar or click anywhere in the drawing area to close the Multiline Text Editor and implement your changes.
  4. Note: The Multiline Text Editor also lets you add automatically updatable fields (such as a date and time stamp or other project information) to an annotation by right-clicking the annotation and clicking Insert Field (or Edit Field, if the annotation already includes such a field).