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Labels and captions align to preset positions directly surrounding the front panel or block diagram object. Each object has three preset positions on each side. You can disable the preset alignment positions to move the label or caption to a position that you want. Complete the following steps to align a label or caption to a preset position around a front panel or block diagram object.

1. Select a label or caption in the front panel or block diagram window. As you drag the label or caption, a blue outline indicates how the object aligns with the preset positions.
2. Place the label or caption in the front panel or block diagram window, at the preset position you want.

Complete the following steps to disable the Labels snap to preset positions on controls/terminals option.

1. Select Tools»Options to display the Options dialog box.
2. Select Front Panel and/or Block Diagram from the Category list.
3. Remove the checkmark in the Labels snap to preset positions on controls/terminals checkbox.

As you move a label or caption around an object in the front panel or block diagram window, a red outline on the label or caption indicates how the object aligns with the grid.

You also can disable the preset alignment positions temporarily by pressing the spacebar and then dragging the label or caption to the position you want.