Create a Text Field (Main toolbar)

To create a text label:

1. Click the text field tool .

2. Click on the canvas (not on an object) and drag the cursor to form a rectangular box the size of a text label.

3. Double-click the box to open it's property sheet and add text, formatting, and borders.

4. To resize the text label area, select the text label area, grab one of the handles on the box, and drag it to the desired dimensions.