Add - Text

This documentation is always evolving.

This article focuses on Mapcreator Next and its features. For details about the previous version of Mapcreator, click here.

You can add text using the first tab on the left. Simply enter an address or city name, and the text will be automatically placed at the corresponding location.  

If you're not sure whereto position the label yet, click the Add text button. The text will appear at the center of the map. You can move it later by dragging it manually or entering an address in the Location menu, which will open on the right. 

Styling  
On the right side of the screen, you'll find the Styling menu, where you can customize the font, size, color, letter spacing, and many other features to ensure the text fits perfectly with your project. You can also select an icon to position it next to the label. The icon's appearance can be customized within the same menu.



Collision detection
If labels overlap each other or other elements, you can enable Collision detection. This ensures that only the label positioned higher in the element list remains visible.

Lock position
The Lock position ensures a label stays in place and cannot be moved accidentally. Locked elements are not editable. Click the lock icon in the elements list to edit the label again.