Layout Text tool
Create text that you can easily lay out, format, and flow between text boxes.
| To: | Do this: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Create a default text box | Click anywhere in the document. | ||
| Create a custom-sized text box | Drag on the stage. | ||
| Change the style of individual characters and words | Select the text and use the Selection Editor to change only the selected text. | ||
| Change text layout and wrapping | Drag control points to adjust the text box. | ||
| Flow text between boxes | Drag the smart point from the first to the second text box. |
Art Text tool
Use the Art Text tool to create text for titles and labels.
| To: | Do this: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Create art text | Click anywhere in the document. | ||
| Set the font size | Drag to create a text box that has the desired font size. | ||
| Edit the text | Type in the text box. | ||
| Resize text | Drag control points. | ||
| Apply a stroke to the text | Choose Selection Editor > Style, and then click either the Solid or Gradient button under the Pencil icon. | ||
| Apply a fill to the text | Choose Selection Editor > Style, and then click either the Solid or Gradient button under the Paint Bucket icon. | ||
| Modify gradient colors and direction | Use the Gradient Fill tool. | ||
| Apply a drop shadow | Choose Selection Editor > Filters > Add Filter > General > Drop Shadow. This also adds drop shadow to the filters available in the Filters submenu. |
You cannot change individual characters in art text. To change individual characters, use the Layout Text tool.
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