Visio should let me choose the position of label on a connector

[Bill Costa]

I would like to be able to position the text label of a standard connection
line so that I can choose where it will display. This would be helpful in
process mapping where you have a yes and no path exiting a decision point.
Currently the label defaults to the center of the connector line. In
instances where the path to the next step is long, the connector label
appeare too far from the decision shape. This makes it difficult for the
reader to determine the correct exit path.

----------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...9229d268887&dg=microsoft.public.visio.general

 

[Jay]

I would like to be able to position the text label of a standard

connection line so that I can choose where it will display. ...

One way is to choose a different connector.

For example, a "line-curve connector" lets the text label be repositioned.
Grab the little yellow diamond control point and drag it along the
connector. This works best if you keep it a straight line.

 

[John Marshall, MVP]

Try the Text Block Tool (use the drop down to the left of the Text Tool (the
"A"))

John... Visio MVP

Need stencils or ideas? http://www.mvps.org/visio/3rdparty.htm
Need VBA examples? http://www.mvps.org/visio/VBA.htm
Common Visio Questions http://www.mvps.org/visio/common_questions.htm