Adding text to a layout
• field labels for fields. (You also have the option of creating a field label using the field’s name when you place a field on a layout.)
• a form letter, with merge fields displaying data.Note To add or change text in your database fields, switch to Browse mode. For more information, see Adding and viewing data.
1. To set text formatting options such as font, style, line spacing, text color, and alignment, see Formatting text.
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• To enter many individual text blocks at once, double-click the Text tool to lock it. The Text tool remains active until you click another tool. (You can also set a preference to always lock a tool when you select it. For more information, see Setting layout preferences.)
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• To see nonprinting boundaries to help you align text with other objects, Choose View menu > Show > Text Boundaries. For more information, see Showing text or field boundaries.