Changing the font, color, or size of text

You can use the Select Elements tool on the Draw toolbar to change the font, color, or size of your map annotation or graphic text.

1. Click the Select Elements button on the Draw toolbar and click the text elements you want to edit.
2. Choose one of the options below to modify the text:
   • Click the appropriate button on the Draw toolbar to modify a particular characteristic of the text.
   • Right-click a text element and click Properties to open the Properties dialog box so you can modify the text.

     Learn more about creating text symbols

     Learn more about using formatting tags to modify the appearance of your text

Tip:

You can set the default symbol properties for new text by clicking Drawing on the Draw toolbar and clicking Default Symbol Properties.