How do I add and modify text in my illustrations?

BioRender's built-in text options help you easily adjust text to create headers, body text, labels, and citations. Some options include:

• Font style, size, and weight

• Color

• Symbols

To add text:

1. Click Insert Text drop-down in the top menu.

2. Click the type of text you would like to insert.

3. Click on the canvas where you would like the text inserted.

4. Type within the blue box to add text.

To add symbols:

1. Click Insert Symbols in the top menu. A drop-down menu of symbols will appear.

2. Click the symbol you’d like to insert.

Editing Text

Text can be modified using the options in the top toolbar.

To change your text's color:

1. Highlight the portion of text you wish to edit

2. Select the color option in the properties panel shown below

3. Choose any color your heart desires using our color picker or color panel!

You can also type in superscript or subscript:

1. Highlight the text you’d like to edit.

2. Click the Superscript or Subscript button in the left Edit panel.

Note: To exit superscript or subscript, click the Superscript or Subscript button in the left Edit panel, or simply deselect the modified text.