Configuring text object properties

After a text object is created, you can configure the text appearance.

  1. In the power pad canvas, double-click a text object.

  2. In the General tab, complete the following fields:

    Field Description
    Text Type the text to display in the text object.
    Justification Defines the alignment of the text within the text object.
    Foreground Color Displays the current text color. Click Change to edit the foreground color.
    XPos Defines the position of the text object, in pixels, from the left side of the power pad. You can also reposition the text object in the power pad, and this value is updated.
    YPos Defines the position of the text object, in pixels, from the top of the power pad. You can also reposition the text object in the power pad, and this value is updated.
    Width Defines the width of the text object. You can also resize the text object in the power pad, and this value is updated.
    Height Defines the height of the group box. You can also resize the text object in the power pad, and this value is updated.
  3. In the Font tab, complete the following fields:

    Field Description
    Selection Displays the currently selected font, font style, and font size. Click Change to edit these settings.
    Sample Displays a sample of the current font settings.
  4. Click OK.