# Arc Label (lv_arclabel) (/widgets/arclabel) Overview [#overview] The Arc Label displays text along an arc. Useful for gauges, dials, and any layout where the text needs to follow a curved path. You can set the text, direction, radius, alignment, and color. Styling [#styling] * covers both the arc path and the text drawn along it. Use the typical text and background style properties to change the look. Text Management [#text-management] * Text can be set using . * For formatted text, use . * Static text can be set with , which avoids dynamic memory allocation. Angle Configuration [#angle-configuration] * Set the starting angle of the arc with . * Define the arc size (angular span) using . * Angles are measured in degrees, starting from the positive x-axis (3 o'clock position) and increasing clockwise. Direction [#direction] Specify the text direction along the arc using or . * Text flows in a clockwise direction along the arc. * Text flows in a counter-clockwise direction along the arc. Alignment [#alignment] Adjust vertical text alignment with . Set horizontal alignment using . Both vertical and horizontal use the same logic. * Uses the default alignment. * Aligns text to the leading edge of the arc. * Centers text along the arc. * Aligns text to the trailing edge of the arc. Radius and Center Offset [#radius-and-center-offset] * Set the radius of the arc with . * Adjust the center offset of the arc using and . Color and Recoloring [#color-and-recoloring] Enable text recoloring with . This allows parts of the text to be colored differently using color commands embedded in the text string. Interactive Behavior [#interactive-behavior] Arc Label is not clickable by default. Add the flag if you want it to receive input events. Events [#events] No special events. The widget inherits the events common to all widgets. Keys [#keys] No special keys. Add the widget to a group if you need keypad input. Example [#example] Simple Arc Label [#simple-arc-label]