Label Diagram Elements

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When you label the elements in a diagram you can use autotype feature for quick and easy labeling. You can also edit existing labels.

Using the Autotype Feature

Once you have placed an element on a diagram you can use the autotype feature to label it. This feature enables you to start typing immediately in a text box that opens automatically.

The autotype feature has the following functions:

• As you enter text, it autowraps in the text box.
• You can use returns in the text box by pressing Ctrl+Enter. As you enter text, the text box continues to expand downward.
• The autotype text box is closed by clicking the mouse button in the diagram or by pressing Enter.

Editing Existing Labels

You can edit existing labels for elements three ways:

• If it is a label outside the element, for example a start event, select the element you want to edit in the Diagram View and then click the label. An editable text box opens allowing you to change or replace the existing label.
• If the element itself is labeled, for example a task, select the element and just start entering text. It automatically goes into the autotype mode.
• Double-click the element and the Property View opens. You can change the label in the Name text box.
• Right-click an element in the Model View tree and select Rename from the context menu.

The new label appears on the selected element and in the Model View tree.