How Do You Edit Text in SketchUp?

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In SketchUp, you can easily edit text to add labels, annotations, or any other textual elements to your models. Text editing in SketchUp is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to customize the appearance and style of your text. In this tutorial, we will explore various ways to edit text in SketchUp.

Adding Text

To add text in SketchUp, follow these steps:

  1. Select the Tools menu.
  2. Choose the Text tool from the dropdown list.
  3. Click on the desired location in your model where you want to place the text.
  4. Type the desired text in the input box that appears.
  5. Press Enter or click outside the input box to confirm and place the text.

Edit Text Properties

Once you have added text to your model, you can easily edit its properties such as font style, size, color, and alignment. To do this:

Changing Font Style and Size

To change the font style and size of your text:

  1. Select the already placed text using the Select tool.
  2. In the Entity Info panel on the right side of your screen, click on the font name dropdown menu to select a different font.
  3. Increase or decrease the font size by typing a new value in the size input box or using the up/down arrow buttons next to it.

Changing Text Color

To change the color of your text:

  1. Select the text using the Select tool.
  2. In the Entity Info panel, click on the color swatch next to the font size input box.
  3. Choose a new color from the color picker that appears.

Aligning Text

To align your text:

  1. Select the text using the Select tool.
  2. In the Entity Info panel, click on the alignment buttons to align your text left, center, or right.

Edit Text Content

If you need to edit the content of your text after it has been placed, follow these steps:

  1. Select and double-click on the text you want to edit using the Select tool. Alternatively, you can right-click on the text and choose “Edit Text” from the context menu.
  2. The text input box will appear again. Make your desired changes and press Enter or click outside the input box to confirm.

Delete Text

To delete a piece of text in SketchUp:

  1. Select the text using the Select tool.
  2. Press Delete on your keyboard or right-click and choose “Erase” from the context menu.

Congratulations! You now know how to edit text in SketchUp. Use these techniques to add informative labels, annotations, or any other textual elements to enhance your models and presentations.