Add labels to connector lines between shapes in a diagram

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  • Updated May 13, 2026
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    • You can enhance diagram clarity in Enterprise Modeling and Visualization by adding a descriptive text on the connector line between shapes. Connector line labels clarify the nature of the relationship between shapes, annotate the data flow direction, and provide contextual information.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Workspaces > Enterprise Architecture Workspace.
    2. Open the Modeling page by selecting the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon (Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon.).
    3. Select a diagram from the Diagrams page where you want to add labels to the connector lines.
    4. Select a connector line.

      A toolbar appears above the connector. The toolbar shows different controls depending on the notation of the connected shapes:

      • If both connected shapes are ArchiMate shapes, the toolbar shows the Relationship type drop-down, the Swap direction control, and the T+ button.

        ArchiMate connector toolbar showing the relationship type list, Flip control, and T+ button.

      • If at least one connected shape is non-ArchiMate, the toolbar shows the Line style, Start arrow, Swap direction, End arrow, Icon, and T+ controls.

        Non-ArchiMate connector toolbar showing line style, start arrow, Flip, end arrow, icon, and T+ controls.

    5. Select T+ in the toolbar and enter a label for the connector line.

    Result

    The connector line label is added to the diagram.Label added to connector line.