Field - Formatted Text

Field - Formatted Text

Field - Formatted Text

Learn how to use the Formatted Text field in Layer to add styled multi-line notes and edit them in full screen while preserving formatting in Document Views.

Silvia Lee

Monday, January 5, 2026

The Formatted Text field is a multi-line text area box with multiple styling options available. This field is commonly used for keeping notes for the element. When placed on Document Views, the styling of the text can be maintained.

To open up the text box in a larger view, click the Expand arrow button in the upper right-hand corner of the text box to open the full screen editor.