Use string controls and indicators to enter or display text. Use path controls and indicators to enter or display file or folder paths.

Locate string and path controls and indicators on the Controls » Style » String & Path palette.

Note The availability of string and path controls and indicators might vary depending on the subpalette style you choose.

Pass new or changed values to the block diagram from a string or path control during run time by clicking outside the text field. By default, LabVIEW waits until you perform this action to interpret the new values. You can update the string value as you type by right-clicking a string control and selecting Update Value while Typing from the shortcut menu. You can also use the Update While Typing? property to update the value programmatically.