# Creating a State or Numeric Indicator

It’s very common to display text on a gauge, such as units of measure or labels. Learn how to add add text, caption, and labels with the help of FaceShapes or CoverShapes Collection Editors.

## Content



There is no special support for state indicators in the first version of **Gauges for WinForms**, however we can achieve similar effects using bound labels and markers.

## See Also

[State Indicator](/componentone/docs/win/online-gauges/gaugesforwinformstas/creatingastateornume/stateindicator)

[Creating a Numeric Indicator](/componentone/docs/win/online-gauges/gaugesforwinformstas/creatingastateornume/creatinganumericindi)