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Wrapping Text to a Shape or Path

You can wrap text to a shape or path.

To Wrap Text to a Shape:

  1. Select the Selection Tool and click a text object.
  2. In the Properties bar, click the Shape button.
  3. In the Text Shape dialog box, select the shape in which you want to wrap the text.
  4. Increase the Pen Size to make the shape outline bolder.
  5. Click OK.

To Wrap Text to a Path:

  1. Click the Selection Tool and click a text object.
  2. In the Properties bar, click the Path button.
  3. In the Text Path dialog box, select the path along which you want to wrap the text.
  4. Increase the Pen Size in which to display the path.
  5. Select the text direction in the bottom left of the Text Path dialog box.
  6. Click OK.

To Expand or Contract the Shape or Path:

  1. Click the Selection Tool and click the text object.
  2. Click and drag an object handle to expand or contract the shape or path.

If you expand shape or path, you may need to increase the font size. Similarly, if you contract, you may need to decrease the font size.

To Rotate a Shape or Path:

  1. Click the Selection Tool and click the text object.
  2. In the Properties bar, click the Rotate/Skew button.
  3. Click and drag a corner object handle to rotate the text object. You can also type an angle into the Rotate box and select Left or Right on the Properties Bar to rotate the text object.
  4. Click and drag an object handle on the top, bottom, or side to skew the text object. You can also type an angle into the Skew box and select Horizontal or Vertical on the Properties Bar to skew the text object.
  5. In the Properties bar, click Done.

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