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# How do I type notes with text boxes and callouts?

Bad handwriting? No problem — the **Text** tool lets you type a text box anywhere in your script, then restyle it or turn it into a Callout.

The Text tool is on the [Annotation Toolbar](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/an-overview-of-the-annotation-toolbar-6jmhwg/).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img09fe01efabcb-1_xo5bb.jpeg =700x42)

Start by tapping the **Text** icon, then tap a spot in your script. On mobile, the keyboard loads automatically — from the keyboard bar you can adjust Font, Size, Formatting, and Color (with more options available later).

| ✅ TIP: You can also use [Scribble](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/using-scribble-on-ipad-vl9xrr/) and [Siri](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-use-siri-to-dictate-notes-4wzd1u/) to enter text into a Text Box.

When you're ready, tap **Done**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download-15_18kg2zq.jpeg =700x702)

With your text in place, you have options to:

* **Resize** or **Angle** using the bounding box;
* **Style Palette** for font, size, and color changes;
* **Edit** the text;
* **Copy** the text;
* **Save** to make it a Saved Annotation;
* **Layers** to move or copy it to another layer;
* **Trash** to delete it.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/textboxpopup_3ap1tb.png =700x274)

Tapping the **Style Palette** opens a wide set of options — Size, Font, Alignment, Color, Fill Color, Opacity, Style, and Order:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/inspector_17gj4bj.jpeg =700x581)

### Text Box Callouts

A Callout is a text box with a line that points to any location on the document. Tapping the **Callout** icon converts your Text Box into a Callout.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img5d95d7ce11c7-1_1red4g.jpeg)

To aim the callout, **tap + drag** the point of the arrow. For style changes — including the line-end type — tap the **Style Palette**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/calloutpopup_29rs8t.png =700x275)

# What's Next

[How do I use the Text Marking tools?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-the-text-marking-tools-highlight-underline-squiggle-and-strikethrough-5i7wnp/)
[How do I use Notes?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-notes-w7mi38/)
[How do I transfer my notes?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-transfer-my-notes-1khpcd8/)