Static Text zones are a powerful yet simple way to directly add immediate, fixed messaging into your digital signage Layouts. Whether it's a headline, a call to action, or essential information, static text ensures your message is always visible.
The best part? Once your Layout is published, any changes you make to the static text will automatically update on your displays, keeping your content fresh with minimal effort.
To Add Static Text to Your Layout:
Follow these simple steps to integrate text into your design:
Access the Layout Designer:
Log in to your Signagelive account.
Navigate to Content > Layouts.
Open an existing Layout or create a new one.
Select the Text Tool:
Look for the 'Text' (T) or 'Multi-line Text' options in the top-left corner of the Layout Designer window. Click on the one that suits your needs (Multi-line Text is generally recommended for flexibility).
Position Your Text Zone:
A new text zone will immediately appear on your Layout canvas.
Click on the zone and drag/stretch it to your desired position and size. You can make it as large or as small as needed to fit your design.
Adding and Editing Your Text
Once your text zone is in place, it's time to add your message and style it:
Select the Text Zone:
Click on your newly added text zone to highlight it on the canvas.
Open Zone Properties:
On the feature ribbon (usually along the top or side of the designer), click on the 'Zone Properties' tab. This will open a sidebar with various customisation options.
Customise Your Text:
Within the 'Zone Properties' sidebar, you'll find several menus to refine your static text:
Size & Position: Adjust your text zone's precise dimensions and location.
Background: Set a background colour or image for your text zone, or leave it transparent.
Font: This is where you'll type your actual text! You can also control the font family, size, colour, boldness, italics, and more.
Alignment: Use the different menus to set the horizontal (left, center, right) and vertical (top, middle, bottom) alignment of your text within the zone. You can also create multiple rows of text by simply pressing Enter within the text editor.
Saving Your Changes
Once you're satisfied with your text and its appearance:
Complete the rest of your Layout design as needed.
Click the 'Save' button.
If your Layout has already been published to some of your displays, Signagelive will offer you the option to automatically update these displays with your new changes. This ensures your message goes live instantly across your network!