How to add text
Select the Text tool from the toolbar.
Set your font options in the context panel: font family, size, bold, italic, and text colour.
Click on the canvas where you want the text to appear. A text entry box opens.
Type your text. The text box expands as you type. Press Enter for a new line.
Click outside the text box (or press Escape) to confirm and place the text as an object on the canvas.
Move or resize the placed text using the Select tool.
Text options
Font family
Choose from system fonts including serif, sans-serif, monospace, and handwriting styles.
Font size
Set size in pixels. Range is typically 8-200 px. Default is 24 px.
Style
Toggle Bold and Italic for emphasis. Combine for bold-italic text.
Colour
Text uses your currently selected colour. Change colour before clicking to place.
Tips
Use a large font size (48-100 px) with bold for titles and headings.
Use the Select tool to reposition your text after placing it. Drag by clicking inside the text bounds.
Select the text object with the Select tool and use the rotation handle to tilt the text at an angle.