Add and modify text in your illustrations

📝 Note: This article reflects the classic BioRender canvas. For guidance on the updated experience, check out our article on the new canvas to explore key features and updates in the latest version.

With BioRender's text options, you can quickly customize font style, size, weight, color, and symbols in your scientific illustrations. This lets you create eye-catching text that complements your design and effectively communicates your scientific concepts.

Add text:

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

2. Select the type of text that you would like to insert, such as a heading, label, or body text.

3. Click on the canvas where you want the text to be inserted.

4. Type your desired text within the blue box that appears on the canvas.

Add symbols:

1. Follow the steps above to add text.

2. Once you add text, the Insert Symbol option will appear on the above menu.

3. Select the symbol you'd like to insert.

Edit text:

To change your text's color:

1. Click on the text - the side toolbar will appear
2. Highlight the portion of text that you wish to edit.
3. In the properties side panel, select the "Color" option.
4. Choose any color you desire by using the color picker or selecting a color from the color panel.

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

Related articles 

• Curving your text
• Aligning and distributing objects on the canvas
• Add superscripts and subscripts to your text

Need help?

If you have any questions or concerns:

1. Email Support: support@biorender.com
2. Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on the bottom right-hand corner.