Text options: Texts and Rich Texts

In Pythagoras, you can add text to your drawing in several ways. Depending on the purpose—such as a simple label, a title, or a detailed explanation—you can choose between the standard Text tool and the more advanced Rich Text tool. Both text types have their own capabilities, limitations, and way of working. In this article, we explain the differences and help you make the right choice.

Overview: Text vs. Rich Text

Text		Rich Text
APPLICATION
Suitable for short and simple text		Suitable for notes, explanations, and legal texts
NUMBER OF CHARACTERS
Maximum of 254 characters		No limit on the number of characters
CONTENT & FORMATTING
All characters share the same formatting: one fixed font and font size per object content and formatting entirely via Edit object		Multiple fonts, sizes, and styles within a single object.  Content and formatting via the built-in Rich Text Editor.
TEXT WRAPPING
New lines are added manually with ENTER.		Automatic text wrapping based on the width of the text frame. The frame can be interactively resized.

RESULT

By consciously choosing between Text and Rich Text, you work more clearly and efficiently. Use Text for short labels and Rich Text for longer explanations with formatting.

Rotation and Alignment

The behavior of text during rotation and alignment is the same for both text types. This is explained in the article Aligning and Rotating Text.