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PDFill PDF Drawing: Callout Tool

(See Example PDF and Example PDFill Project File )

You can use this tool to draw a callout into a PDF document.

In publishing, a callout or call-out is a short string of text connected by a line, arrow, or similar graphic to a feature of an illustration or technical drawing, and giving information about that feature. The term is also used to describe a short piece of text set in larger type than the rest of the page and intended to attract attention.

This callout inside PDFill is made up of two PDFill Objects: Multiple Line Text and Curve Arrow. You can edit the text and arrow to fit your specific need.

1. Steps on how to draw a Callout on PDF Page:

Choose Insert Menu > PDF Drawing > Select Callout

or click the Button in the Drawing Toolbar.

To start, click the point where the arrow head is placed; Hold the left mouse button to drag into the place where the text will be put; Type text into the text box.

To move the text, click the text's shadow area; Hold the left mouse button to drag.

To edit the curve arrow, click the curve to edit the curve. See details in Curve Arrow.

2. Access the properties:

Click the Selection button first.
Click inside the line to highlight it and click Properties Button
Or, click the line and double-click again
Or, Key F4

3. Set the properties:

This callout is a Grouped Object that is made up of two PDFill Objects: Multiple Line Text and Curve Arrow.

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