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Complete the following steps to create a free label.

1. Use the Labeling tool to click any open space. If automatic tool selection is enabled, double-click any open space.
   
   You also can select a label on the Controls or Functions palette and add it to the front panel or block diagram, respectively.
   
   A small box appears with a text cursor at the left margin, ready to accept typed input.
2. Type the text you want to appear in the label. You can press the <Enter> key on the keyboard to add a new line.
3. Click anywhere outside the label to complete the edit operation. You also can click the Enter Text button that appears on the toolbar when you begin text entry, press the <Enter> key on the numeric keypad, or press the <Ctrl-Enter> keys on the keyboard. (Mac OS) Press the <Option-Enter> keys. (Linux) Press the <Alt-Enter> keys.

Note  You can complete edit operations with the <Enter> key if you place a checkmark in the End text entry with Enter key checkbox in the Environment page of the Options dialog box.