Attaching notes to diagram elements

You can attach a note to one or more diagram elements to specify information about them. For example, you can provide textual information about the element or a link to another diagram that relates to that element.

You must have a diagram open.
To attach a note to a diagram element:
  1. In the Palette, click Note.
  2. In the note, type the required text.
  3. To attach the note to a diagram element, in the Palette, click Note Attachment.
  4. In the diagram editor, click the note and then click a diagram element.
Tip: You can change the appearance and format of the note in the Properties view.
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