Add Labels and Annotations to Spectra

Use the Annotation Tools to add custom labels or to highlight features of a spectrum. Annotations are great for adding extra information to reports when presenting or sharing your data.

You can create annotations only in the Desktop interface.

❖ To add peak annotations to a spectrum

1. In the Spectral view, select a spectrum.

2. Right-click the spectral pane, select Display Tools, and select either Peak Area or Peak Height.

   

3. Adjust the settings for the peak tools and click Save.

4. To move the annotation, click and drag the text.

   Peak height and peak area annotations cannot be edited or deleted using the right-click menu. To remove them, use the history to revert to an earlier processing step.

❖ To add custom labels and annotations to a spectrum

1. In the Spectral view, select a spectrum.
2. Right-click the spectral pane, select Annotation Tools, and select an annotation option.

   

3. To move the annotation, click and drag the text or, for an Ellipse or Rectangle, click and drag the top of the shape.

Right-click an annotation for additional customization options.