Draw.io – How to Edit Text in Shapes

Try File, Edit and replace shape=xy with shape=zx using a text editor.

(here for users who did not find another way)

The only way I found so far is to select the text element using the method mentioned above, then choosing 'edit>edit link' , deleting the link content completely and pressing 'Apply'. This effectively un-linkifies the text and makes it manageable again. after I'm done changing it, I linkify it back again.

Short versions for those who only want to move or edit the text: when selected the text element's pivot can be dragged with the mouse even when it's a link. also, you can choose 'edit>edit data' (or Ctr+M) to edit the text of a link.

Still, a right-click context menu is needed.