I have a text box, and when I enter text it flows as one long line. How can I make it wrap? There is a video on YouTube, but it is not clear what the text to enter is.
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can you please tell me where is word wrap present ?– USer345738380Aug 31, 2016 at 12:21
4 Answers
- Select the shape(s) where you want the label to wrap
- Select the "text" panel in the right-hand panels
- Tick the "word wrap" option.
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Thanks. I'm fine with the klunky solution for now. Just needed to know those magic words! Jan 17, 2013 at 22:05
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Choose: Format->Style then add html=1;whiteSpace=wrap (Case sensitive!) Feb 5, 2013 at 2:10
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In the latest version online it's just select the node, on the menu do Text->Word Wrap, that's it. Feb 5, 2013 at 11:54
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@David, don't you think it's better if word wrap is enabled by default? Jul 5, 2013 at 3:51
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FYI - The newer properties access to this is only for nodes, this is not true of free floating text areas. However the 'Style' method with
html=1;whiteSpace=wrap
does work for text areas.– oucilNov 1, 2015 at 17:55
Since the above answer did not work for me, I am answering here.
- After clicking on a text box, select the right hand menu tab called STYLE.
- Under this menu tab, expand the Property | Value submenu (see screenshot).
- Click on the Text Overflow option that is currently selected (likely hidden or visible).
- Select the fill or width option and voila - it should wrap properly!
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@Machado Are you trying to wrap text within a box as stated in the original question? If yes, then your answer will be to set "Text Overflow" to "Fill". If your text is still partially hidden inside a too small box, you need to drag the edges of the text box as needed. This is done in order to give enough space for displaying the entire text. The box does not autosize so you need to do this by yourself.– MartinApr 14, 2020 at 14:09
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