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Printing Text

This guide shows how to print dynamic text into your PDF using n8n.

Step 1 — Prepare your template​

In the Eledo editor:

  1. Click the Text Box (TXT) component in the toolbar
  2. Place it into your document
  3. In Data (expression), enter a field name (for example ProductName)
  4. Confirm and save the template

Text Box Configuration

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Learn more about Text Box: /docs/product/template-editor/components/text-box.mdx

Step 2 — Use the template in n8n​

In your n8n workflow:

  1. Add the Eledo PDF node
  2. Select your credentials
  3. Choose your template
  4. Make sure Input is set to Guided Fields

Step 3 — Add and fill the field​

In the Eledo node:

  1. Click Add Text or Number Field
  2. Select the field (for example ProductName)
  3. Enter a value into the Value field

Mapping Text Value

Step 4 — (Optional) Format the output​

You can control how text appears directly in the template using expressions.

Examples:

"Product: " + ProductName
NUM(Price, 0, 2) + " €"
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Learn how to format values: /docs/product/template-editor/guides/printing-text.mdx

Result​

When the workflow runs:

  • the value is passed to Eledo
  • Eledo fills the Text Box
  • the final document is generated

Next steps​

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