How to convert a label into a text control with CTRL+ENTER

By Peldi Guilizzoni
<1 min. read

Did you ever add a Label control, started typing, and realized that you need more than one line? Just hit CTRL+ENTER and keep typing away!

Balsamiq will automatically transform your label into a Text control. Boom!

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Notice that this also works if you select a Block of Text or Line of Text control and just hit ENTER: they'll get transformed into a Text or Label controls automagically!

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Peldi Guilizzoni
Peldi Guilizzoni

Founder & CEO

A programmer turned entrepreneur, Peldi loves to learn and to share what he learns.

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