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Setting alignment, margins, indents, and line spacing
Alignment determines the position of each line of text in a paragraph relative to edges of the
text block. Horizontal text is aligned relative to the left and right edges of the text block, and
vertical text is aligned relative to the top and bottom edges of the text block. Text can be
aligned to one edge of the text block, centered in the text block, or aligned to both edges of
the text block (full justification).
Margins determine the amount of space between the border of a text block and a paragraph of
text. Indents determine the distance between the margin of a paragraph and the beginning of
the first line. For horizontal text, indents move the first line to the right the specified distance.
For vertical text, indents move the first line down the specified distance.
Line spacing determines the distance between adjacent lines in a paragraph. For vertical text,
line spacing adjusts the space between vertical columns.
To set alignment, margins, indents, and line spacing for horizontal text:
1.
Select the Text tool.
2.
To apply settings to existing text, use the Text tool to select a text block or text blocks
on the Stage.
3.
Select Window > Properties.
4.
In the Property inspector, click Format Options and set the following options:
To set alignment, click the Left, Center, Right, or Full Justification button.
To set left or right margins, click the triangle next to the Left Margin or Right Margin
value and drag the slider to select a value, or enter a value in the numeric field.
To specify indents, click the triangle next to the Indent value and drag the slider to
select a value, or enter a value in the numeric field. (Either the right or left line is
indented, depending on whether the text flows right to left or left to right.)
To specify line spacing, click Format options. Click the triangle next to the Line
Spacing value and drag the slider to select a value, or enter a value in the numeric field.
To set alignment, margins, indents, and line spacing for vertical text:
1.
Select the Text tool.
2.
To apply settings to existing text, select a text block or text blocks on the Stage.
3.
Select Window > Properties.
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