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title: "Note"
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description: "This page covers the Note node of the Scene Nodes system in Cinema 4D. It places explanatory text directly in the node graph — documentation inside the …"
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# Note

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page covers the **Note node** of the Scene Nodes system in **Cinema 4D**. It places explanatory text directly in the node graph — documentation inside the setup, complementing the Scaffold grouping.

A Note can be used to make setups clearer and easier to understand, just like the [Scaffold](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/NET_MAXON_NODE_SCAFFOLD.html.md) Node. You already know the **Comment function** from the *Basic settings of* each Node. Short, descriptive texts can be entered there, which can also be displayed directly on the Node in the *Node Editor*. However, due to space constraints and binding to individual Nodes, highlighting and commenting on Node groups via this function is difficult to implement. This is where Notes comes into play, as it lets comments and Notes to be placed anywhere within the setup, even independently of individual Nodes.

![Image: 2024-0_Node_Editor_Notes_01.png](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-0_Node_Editor_Notes_01.png)\
Here you can see three examples of Notes in the setup. The text size can be varied as well as the colored backgrounds. As can be seen below the Polygon Bevel Node, a transparent Note can also be added where only the text remains visible.

## Create and edit a Note

A new Note can be created by right-clicking in the *Node Editor* or via the *Node Editor's* *Create menu*of and selecting **New Note**.... A grayed out Input field will then appear directly in the *Node Editor* where you can enter your Note. Press the `Enter key` on your keyboard after entering the text to make new Note appear. You can also use the **Comment field** for text input in the *Basic settings*of a given Note.

A Note can also be selected by clicking on it like a normal Node, as well as grabbed with the mouse in the *Node Editor* and positioned freely. By dragging the side borders of the Note area, an individual width for the Note can be defined. Different **font sizes** can be selected for the text. You can find corresponding presets for this by right-clicking the Note or in its *Basic settings*.

Likewise, an individual **color** can be chosen for the text's background. You can find different presets for this by right-clicking on the Note in the context menu or use the **color** setting in the *Basic settings*. The text color will adjust automatically so that readability is always guaranteed. Dark Note colors will use white text, light Note colors will use black text. Alternatively, by activating **Transparent Background** in the *Basic settings*, you can omit a colored background for your Note altogether.