> ## Documentation Index
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# Introduction

Formatted text elements are used to **display dynamic, calculated values**, such as:

* **Current date and time**
* **Current page number**
* **Total number of pages**
* **Total number of rows**
* Other **custom calculated data**

In addition to displaying calculated values, formatted text elements offer many of the same customization options as standard text elements, including font styling, alignment, and effects.

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### **Properties Overview**

| **Property Section**          | **Description**                                                                     |
| ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Background color**          | Set the background color of your element.                                           |
| **Blinking**                  | Define a blinking effect to attract attention to the text.                          |
| **Border**                    | Set border color, width, and style for your element.                                |
| **Content**                   | Define which **calculated value** (e.g., date/time, page number) will be displayed. |
| **Data provider**             | Connect to an external **data source** for real-time content.                       |
| **Data scrolling**            | Enable and configure scrolling through real-time data.                              |
| **Default transition effect** | Set the default **transition effect** for incoming content.                         |
| **Flip**                      | Flip the content horizontally or vertically.                                        |
| **Font**                      | Set the **font type, size, color**, and style for the text.                         |
| **Identification**            | Assign a **unique identifier** to the element within the page.                      |
| **Position**                  | Specify the **position** of the element on the page.                                |
| **Proof of play**             | Enable proof of play logging for reporting and validation.                          |
| **Property bindings**         | Bind properties to an **external data source** for dynamic updates.                 |
| **Reflection**                | Add a **reflection effect** to the displayed content.                               |
| **Rotation**                  | Rotate the element to a specific angle.                                             |
| **Rules**                     | Define **rules** to automate the element’s behavior based on specific conditions.   |
| **Shadow**                    | Add a **shadow effect** to the content for visual emphasis.                         |
| **Size**                      | Set the **width and height** of the element.                                        |
| **Skew**                      | Apply a skew transformation to angle the content.                                   |
| **Text alignment**            | Adjust the **horizontal and vertical alignment** of the text.                       |
| **Transparency**              | Set the transparency level of the element.                                          |
| **Visibility**                | Control the **visibility** of the element and its content during playback.          |

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### **Important Note**

> This section focuses on **formatted text-specific properties**. For detailed explanations of common properties shared across all page elements (e.g., borders, size, position), see **Page Element Properties**.