---
title: "Callout Tool"
description: "Use the Callout tool to add a visible note or text annotation directly in the drawing area"
url: https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/11688692-callout-tool
collection: "Annotation Tools"
updated: 2026-11-02
language: en
alternates: [fr]
---

# Callout Tool

Use the Callout tool to add a visible note or text annotation directly in the drawing area

Callouts help your team leave clear comments on specific spots, and they can be included when exporting to **PDF**.

## Where to find the Callout tool

Open the **Callout** tool from the **far-right side of the toolbar**.

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## Create a callout

Click in the drawing area to place the callout using **three points**:

-   **Point 1:** the **arrow tip** (the exact spot you’re pointing to)
    
-   **Point 2:** the **elbow** (the bend point of the leader line)
    
-   **Point 3:** the **note box** location
    

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/yNpb1xHhvdEnUThvvZ3XzScZ1m59ybxnGxl8IVOcVLeU21FE58bqUNtQgfmffkpScWncFW88n7i.png)

After the note box is placed, the **right-side panel** opens with the comment/discussion section. Type your note and **confirm** to save it.

## Edit and move a callout

4.  To resize the callout box, drag the **purple handles** (control points) around the box.
    
5.  To move the callout, **left-click and drag** the note box to a new position.
    

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/IKxl1fISYjLXV1Xe0Mh9ThUvlSvCk0Xt1kJGb4It6Kgta6ENwNq6SRhyqFgzXj6BHcAOomBKC4q.png)

## Remove a callout

6.  Click the callout box, then address the respective comment in the Discussion section (right-side panel) to click three-point menu and select **Remove** to remove the callout.
    

-   ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/7TAlAwnuTvoZZnAbnWlNhgfs9E1fYUMcbLFwtoI9kfTaebsr9C7rrf9JKXEFOjJ2yWi2V2HJdwS.png)

## Related

- [Drawing Legend](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/11688689-drawing-legend.md)
- [Dimension Line](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5779026-dimension-line.md)
- [Sticky Notes](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5778638-sticky-notes.md)
- [Symbols Library](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5778806-symbols-library.md)