Harry Ohlsen writes,

# I have a canvas displayed and would like to add some text to it on
# the fly (ie, based upon the user doing something).
# 
# Can I create a new Label widget and have it placed at a specified
# (x, y) position within the canvas?
# 
# I need to create an arbitrary number of these ... and move them
# around the canvas after they've been created.
# 
# If a Label isn't the right thing, can someone tell me what is?
# 
# A pointer to some sample code would be fantastic.

Have you looked at the Tk widget demos on RAA? It's been a while since I 
looked at them, but I wouldn't be surprised if pieces of what you wanted 
were already there.

Conrad Schneiker
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