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4 When the new type container is in position, release the mouse button, and then
Shift+Alt (Windows) or Shift+Option (Mac OS). You must release the mouse button before
you release the keys.
The type flows from the first type container to the second, and the two type containers are
linked.
You can choose Object > Transform > Transform Again to create additional columns.
To link or unlink type containers:
1 Select the selection tool .
2 Drag a marquee through the type containers to be linked, or Shift-click with the
selection tool. The baselines should be selected.
3 Choose either Type > Blocks > Link or Type > Blocks > Unlink.
To remove or replace a linked type container without deleting the type:
1 Select the group-selection tool .
2 Click the edge of the type container you want to remove.
3 Press Delete. The type container you selected disappears, and the type that it contained
flows into the next grouped or linked object in the stacking order.
4 To add a new type container, create or select a type container, select the group-
selection tool, and Shift-click the type container to which you want to link the new type
container. Then choose Type > Blocks > Link. The type flows into the new type container.
Creating rows and columns
By using the Rows & Columns dialog box, you can divide rectangles and text blocks into
blocks of rows and columns and precisely change the height, width, and gutter size
between rows and columns. The Rows & Columns dialog box can also be used to change
the way in which text flows (from left-to-right or right-to-left for both vertical and
horizontal text) by clicking the Text Flow buttons.
It is also possible to create rows and columns of linked type containers. (See
containers" on page 269.)
Because the rows and columns created are simply graphic objects unless they contain
type, you can also use the Rows & Columns dialog box to create rectangles. Select an
existing rectangle and divide it into multiple rectangles using the dialog box.
In addition, using the Rows & Columns dialog box is a fast way to create guides for laying
out artwork. (See "Using guides" on page
To divide a rectangular graphic object or type container into rows and columns:
1 Using the selection tool , select a rectangle or type container. If the selected object is
not rectangular, it is converted into rows and columns based on the object's rectangular
bounding box.
2 Choose Type > Rows & Columns.
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