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Using Text Markups

Text markups are best for instructions, clarifications, review comments, and short callouts that need to stay visible on exported drawing records.

Updated 2026-06-12 · 4 min read

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Drawing A-101.pdf
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Text markups can be selected, edited, formatted, and exported with the drawing.

Place a text markup

  1. 1

    Choose Text

    Select Text from the markup toolbar.

  2. 2

    Click on the drawing

    Click where the note should appear, then enter the note text.

  3. 3

    Resize the box

    Select the text markup and drag a handle if the note needs more room.

Format text

  1. 1

    Select the text

    Click the text markup or pick it from the Markup List.

  2. 2

    Open Properties

    Use font family, size, colour, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and alignment controls.

  3. 3

    Keep notes readable

    Use short lines and enough contrast so exported PDFs remain legible on site.

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