"Text tool" button

This button allows you to add letters, numbers, words, etc. to the Whiteboard. To position the text, place the mouse pointer on the Whiteboard where you want the text to begin and then press the left mouse button. Note that an "angle" cursor appears on the Whiteboard indicating the starting point of the text.

screenshot of Type tool button

A separate "Font" dialog is also launched when the "angle" cursor appears on the Whiteboard. This dialog enables users to select a specific font face and size. The Text input field also allows users to preview the various font types prior to adding text to the Whiteboard. Font size is also reflected in the Text field but the size displayed does not correspond to what will appear in the Whiteboard. (The "Effects" option is not currently available but will be functional in a subsequent version of A-Communicator.)

screenshot of Font dialog

When satisfied with the font face and size, put the Text field in focus, then highlight and delete the default text (i.e. "Preview Font".) Enter new content in the Text field (be sure to double-check spelling because A-Communicator does not include a spell checker), and select "OK".

screenshot of text field

The text replaces the "angle" cursor and is displayed in the default colour displayed by the "Fill" icon. As with lines and shapes, text can be removed or repositioned using the "Arrow" icon. The actual text content also appears in the "Object Selector" menu making it easy to select a specific item.

screenshot of type added to Whiteboard

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