This tab allows you to set the default properties used when using the Insert Text option.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: Shift+D
Default Menu: Setup
Command: Design Settings
Locating this option
Available from:
Setup menu > Design Settings option > Defaults > Text page
Setup menu > Technology option > Design Settings > Defaults > Text page
Using the Text Defaults Tab
Layer
The Layer that the Text is added to is selected from a drop down list defined in the Layers dialog, this can be any layer in your design.
Text Style
The Text Style is used when Text is added to your design. The style is selected from a drop down list that has been defined in the Technology Text Styles dialog.
Text Alignment
Text Alignment defines the Position the text is placed at, relative to the first line of text. For example, Bottom Left means the bottom left of the first line of text will be placed at Position. The selected position is also described in words for you.
Related Topics
Insert Text | Technology Overview | Technology - Layers | Technology - Text Styles | Properties | Text Properties