Creating Free Labels

Complete the following steps to create a free label.

  1. Use the Labeling tool to click any open space. If automatic tool selection is enabled, press the <Ctrl> key and double-click any open space.

    Macintosh Press the <Option> key. Sun Press the <Meta> key. Linux Press the <Alt> key.

    You also can select a label on the Controls»Decorations or Functions»String palette and place it on the front panel or block diagram, respectively.

    A small box appears with a text cursor at the left margin, ready to accept typed input.
  2. Type the text you want to appear in the label. You can press the <Enter> key to add a new line.

    Macintosh and UNIX Press the <Return> key.
  3. Click anywhere outside the label to complete the edit operation. You also can click the Enter button on the toolbar or press the <Shift-Enter> keys on the keyboard.

    Macintosh and UNIX Press the <Shift-Return> keys.

    Note  You can complete edit operations with the <Enter> or <Return> key if you place a checkmark in the End text entry with Return key checkbox in the Front Panel page of the Options dialog box.