Text elements

Text elements add labels, headers, footers, and titles to workbook pages. They can be formatted to change their color and font and can also generate text dynamically using a formula.

User requirements

To add and edit text elements:

• You must have Can edit or Can explore access to the individual workbook.
• You must be in Edit or Explore mode for the workbook. See workbook modes overview.

Create a text element

1. In the Add element bar, select UI > Text. The new text element appears on the page.

2. Begin typing to enter text.

3. (Optional) Use the toolbar at the top of the page to add custom formatting or select Link to add hyperlinks.

4. (Optional) Drag and drop the text element to move it anywhere on the page canvas.

Apply formatting to a text element

1. Select the text you want to format.
2. Use the toolbar at the top of the page to select your format option(s).

Add dynamic text based on your data

When editing a workbook, you can inject dynamic text into text elements. Dynamic text is text generated based on a formula. This is helpful if you want to display element headers or inline text that automatically updates based on your data.

1. Select your text element, and position your cursor where you would like to add dynamic text.
2. Press = on your keyboard or click the function () button located in the workbook's toolbar.
   A formula bar will pop up over your text element.
3. Type a formula, just as you would in the formula bar of any data element. Start typing the name of the object or table with your desired field, and Sigma will provide suggestions for you to choose from.
4. Press Enter on your keyboard to see the resulting dynamic text.
5. (Optional) To apply formatting:
   1. Select your new dynamic text.
   2. Choose a format option from the toolbar.