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Is there a way in Qgis to create a text box in the map window like you can in the layout window similar to the labelling option in Mapinfo?

I've tried the following:

  1. Use text annotations. This isn't optimal because you can't rotate the text annotation and when the window moves doesn't move the annotations.

  2. Create a shape file with points and label the points and hide the symbols. This is the best work around but it doesn't seem as easy as creating a text box that you can rotate and assign individual attributes to.

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    Please specify which individual attributes you'd like to assign to the text boxes. Because you can easily rotate labels based on feature-attributes (subtab placement in the label-tab). Commented Jan 7, 2020 at 8:25
  • I'm not aware of any text boxes in the Qgis map window. I'm looking for an option like link - the labeling tool Commented Jan 7, 2020 at 9:18
  • Sorry, should have use paranthesis - "textboxes". You most likely will have to work with labels. Commented Jan 7, 2020 at 9:20

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You've already figured out the two best ways of putting a text label on the map canvas in QGIS. I found a few plugins that might be useful:

  • AnnotationManager: provides a panel to manage annnotations
  • Red Layer: allows you to draw quick annotations on the map canvas
  • SuperLabeling: Add your label by mouse click only.

There's already an outstanding feature request for horizontal/vertical text alignment in text annotations. If you want 360 degree control over text rotation, you could add a comment to that feature request or make a new request.

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  • I tried all the plugins - I agree what I came up with is the most efficient way to have labels right now. I'll go over to the link you posted Commented Jan 9, 2020 at 4:33

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