# lcd.drawText(x, y, text \[, flags])

Draw a text beginning at (x,y)

@status current Introduced in 2.0.0, `SHADOWED` introduced in 2.2.1

### Parameters

* `x,y` (positive numbers) starting coordinate
* `text` (string) text to display
* `flags` (unsigned number) drawing flags. All values can be combined together using the + character. ie BLINK + DBLSIZE. See the [Appendix](https://github.com/EdgeTX/lua-reference-guide/blob/main/lua_api_reference/appendix/fonts.md) for available characters in each font set.
* `0 or not specified` normal font
* `XXLSIZE` jumbo sized font
* `DBLSIZE` double size font
* `MIDSIZE` mid sized font
* `SMLSIZE` small font
* `INVERS` inverted display
* `BLINK` blinking text
* `SHADOWED` Horus only, apply a shadow effect

### Return value

none


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