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

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Did you ever add a Label element, 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 element. Boom!

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

Author

Peldi Guilizzoni
Peldi Guilizzoni

Founder and Product Designer @ Balsamiq

Questions or feedback? Email peldi@balsamiq.com.

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