Learn how to add text nodes for titles, annotations, and labels to enhance your architecture diagrams
Text nodes are dedicated annotation elements that let you add titles, labels, and explanatory notes directly on your diagram canvas. They're perfect for organizing, documenting, and adding context to your architecture.
📝 Think of text nodes as sticky notes: Quick, simple, and perfect for adding context anywhere on your diagram without the complexity of regular nodes!
Add section titles and diagram headers
Create notes and explanatory comments
Label different areas of your diagram
Provide explanatory captions for complex elements
Text nodes are special nodes designed purely for text content. Unlike regular architecture nodes, they focus exclusively on displaying text without icons, complex styling, or connections.
Text nodes don't have icons - they're purely for text content
Simpler than regular nodes, focused on text display
Designed specifically for labels, notes, and captions
Just text color and background - no complex properties
When to use text nodes vs. regular nodes:
"User Management System", "Payment Processing Flow"
"Backend Services", "Database Layer", "External APIs"
"Legacy system - to be migrated", "Under development"
"API v2 endpoints", "Real-time communication"
"Production Environment", "Staging", "Development"
Pro tip: Use text nodes to create visual hierarchy in your diagrams:
⚡ Quick creation: Text nodes appear instantly and are ready to edit. No need to configure complex properties!
Position at the top or left edge of each section
Place near related components for clear association
Align multiple text nodes horizontally or vertically for clean appearance
Leave adequate spacing around text for readability
Organizational strategy: Group text nodes with the components they describe. For example, place "Backend Services" above all backend-related nodes.
Background color behind the text. Use for emphasis or to create label boxes.
The text color itself. Should have high contrast with background for readability.
⚠️ Readability first! Always maintain high contrast between text color (stroke) and background (fill). Dark text on light background or light text on dark background.
Use light, transparent backgrounds for minimal styling
Use solid colors with high contrast for important labels
Use no background for text that blends with diagram
Match text colors to your overall diagram color scheme
Real-world examples: 📋 "User Authentication Flow" - Diagram title 🏢 "Production Environment" - Environment label ⚠️ "Legacy - Scheduled for deprecation Q3 2025" - Migration note 🔄 "Asynchronous event processing" - Process caption
Delete selected text node
Undo text node creation or edits
Undo text node creation or edits
Side navigation (left sidebar) - Creates a new text annotation node on the canvas
Control panel (when text node selected) - Text content editor for the node
Control panel (when text node selected) - Choose background color for the text
Control panel (when text node selected) - Choose the text color itself
You now know how to add professional annotations and labels to make your diagrams clear, organized, and well-documented!
What you've mastered: ✅ Creating text nodes for annotations ✅ Editing text content efficiently ✅ Customizing colors for emphasis and readability ✅ Positioning text strategically ✅ Best practices for text organization
Pro tips to remember: