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Legend

The legend provides an overview of all symbols used in your genogram. It is generated automatically based on the elements present in your drawing.

Show / Hide Legend

The legend is hidden by default. To display it:

  1. Go to Settings > Legend.
  2. Toggle Show Legend on.

The legend will appear on the canvas showing all symbols currently used in your drawing.

Legend Position

You can place the legend in one of the following positions on the canvas:

  • Left Top
  • Right Top
  • Left Bottom
  • Right Bottom
  • Top (centered)
  • Center

Change the position in Settings > Legend using the Legend Position dropdown.

Legend Orientation

The legend can be displayed in two orientations:

  • Horizontal - Items are arranged side by side
  • Vertical - Items are stacked on top of each other

Change the orientation in Settings > Legend using the Legend Orientation dropdown.

Legend Font Size

The font size of the legend text can be adjusted independently from other text in the drawing. Go to Settings > Legend to change the font size.

See Fonts for more information on customizing font sizes.

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