Text Annotation

The Text Annotation artifact enables you to provide additional information about the elements in a diagram.

You can connect a Text Annotation to an element using an Association without affecting the process flow.

Text Annotation attributes

Fill in these fields in the Attributes tab:

  • Text

    An annotation that provides additional information to an element or entire diagram.

  • Description

    A description of the element.

    Descriptions are optional but they can be useful if you want a comprehensive report.

  • Text Format

    Default value: text/plain.

    Format text using the tools in the Style panel.

  • X and Y

    The position of the element in the diagram.

    Use to manually adjust the element’s position.

  • Width and Height

    The width and height of the element.

    Use to manually adjust the element’s width and height.