# Annotations

Annotations allow you to add a comment on a specific node. By default, the node is collapsed, and you must hover over the icon to see the comment. In Powerviz annotations, you’ll get multiple options to add a comment. Input types include text, links, images, and dynamic measures. Along with that, you can format each type by color, size, and effect.

### Anatomy[​](https://docs.powerviz.ai/sunburst/advanced-settings/annotations#anatomy)  <a href="#anatomy" id="anatomy"></a>

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It contains

* `Font styling` : It controls options like text family, color, size, effect, and alignment. Along with this text, it can be converted into bullet points.
* `Insert media` : In annotations, the user can place images, links, and measure in the comment box. The measure is dynamic.
* `Background fill` : Use this to change the canvas background color.
* `Connector styling` : This contains all the color and style formatting for the connector line.
* `Badge styling` : This controls the color and display of the badge.
* `Apply button` : Use the apply button to save the changes.

### Add an annotation on the arc[​](https://docs.powerviz.ai/sunburst/advanced-settings/annotations#add-an-annotation-on-the-arc) <a href="#add-an-annotation-on-the-arc" id="add-an-annotation-on-the-arc"></a>

1. Hover over the visual and select the **chat icon** from the top right corner.
2. Annotation has two options: create and hide.

   > **Create** lets you add comments, whereas **Hide** lets you hide all the annotations for that session.

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3. Click on **Create**. The cursor will act as a selector.
4. Now carefully **select the arc** where you want to place the annotation.
5. Once clicked, the **annotation editor** pop-up will open.
6. **Input** the message, image, link, and measure. Change the formatting as required.
7. Hit **Apply** to save.

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### Preview[​](https://docs.powerviz.ai/sunburst/advanced-settings/annotations#preview)                  <a href="#preview" id="preview"></a>

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### Tutorial[​](https://docs.powerviz.ai/sunburst/advanced-settings/annotations#tutorial) <a href="#tutorial" id="tutorial"></a>

Watch out for three on-hover annotation options: resize, reposition, and rotate.

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