# Text Tab

Text can be inserted directly into a storyboard panel when the Text tool is active. Use the Text tab to select a new font and other text characteristics. You can apply new text properties to a selection of text that has already been typed or select properties that will apply to text you are about to type. Use the colour palette to assign and edit font colours and textures.

#### Text tab Properties

Property |  | Application
--- | --- | ---
Font |  | Use this drop-down menu to select the name of the font you want to apply. The list will display all of the fonts on your system, however only vector fonts can be used to create a text object.
Size |  | Use this drop-down menu to select the point size of the font you want to use.
Bold |  | Displays selected text in boldface. If a boldface version of the font is not installed on your system, this button is disabled.
Italic |  | Displays selected text in italics. If an italicized version of the font is not installed on your system, this button is disabled.
Alignment |  | Left, centre, right or full justify text with these buttons.
Kerning |  | Use this field to adjust the spacing between characters. Negative numbers decrease spacing between characters and positive numbers increase it.
Auto Kern |  | Select this option to adjust the spacing between characters automatically, based on the font’s predefined standard.
Indent |  | Use this field to increase or decrease the indentation on the first line of text.
Line Spacing |  | Use this field to increase or decrease the spacing between each line of text.