# Embedding the text in 3D model

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/embedding-the-text-in-3d-model/28789>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [April 7, 2023, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/embedding-the-text-in-3d-model/28789 "2023-04-07T07:50:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![pieper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/pieper/32/8_2.png) [@pieper](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pieper)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/embedding-the-text-in-3d-model/28789/2 "2023-04-07T13:50:47Z")

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Did you try the [engrave](https://github.com/lassoan/SlicerSegmentEditorExtraEffects#engrave) tool?

> [@New text engrave/emboss effect in Segment Editor](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-text-engrave-emboss-effect-in-segment-editor/12013):
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> A new tool added to Segment Editor for drawing text on segments. Both engrave and emboss modes are available. Text can be placed by defining a plane using 3 points, and then position can be adjusted in 3D, along with text size and depth. [[Draw text on 3D models using Segment editor Engrave tool] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOZXwFgcRsY) The effect is available in SegmentEditorExtraEffects extension for latest Slicer-4.11 Preview Release.

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