Text on Map

Text on Map lets you add labels and notes right on your map. Place text anywhere, style it with color, size, rotation, and an outline, and edit or move it at any time from the Text panel.

How to Add Text

1. Select the Text tool in the toolbar at the top of the map, or press T on your keyboard.

   

2. Click the spot on the map where you want your text.

   

3. Type your message and press Enter. Your text appears on the map and as a new layer in the Layer Panel.

Styling your Text

Once you’ve added your text, select it on the map or in the Layer Panel to open the Text panel. From here, you can change its color, size, rotation, and outline.

Bold

1. Turn on the Bold toggle.

Changing Color

1. Open the Text Color dropdown.

2. Select one of the preset colors.

Changing Font Size

1. Select the number next to Font Size, type a new size, then press Enter or select the check mark.

Text is sized to the map, so it gets larger as you zoom in and smaller as you zoom out.

Rotating Text

1. Select the number next to Rotation, type an angle in degrees, then press Enter.

   

2. You can also drag the round handle attached to your text to rotate it right on the map.

How to Edit Text

1. Select your text to open the Text panel.

2. Select the Content field and type your new text. The text on the map updates with your changes.

3. You can also double-click the text directly on the map to edit the contents.

Miscellaneous Actions

1. To move an existing text around the map, left-click once to start editing, then hold left-click and drag the text around to where

How to Delete Text

1. Select your text to open the Text panel.

2. Select Delete at the bottom of the panel.

Once you delete the text, you cannot get it back!