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Editing text as a path object
You can make extreme and slick changes to individual letters in PhotoImpact by
converting your text into a path object. Each letter in the text will be converted to
a closed path, which you can easily reshape using the Path Edit Tool. Take note,
however, that paths cannot be converted back into text. Text properties are lost
and the text's contents and settings can no longer be modified.
To edit text as a path object:
1. Click the Text Tool. Enter your text and select options for formatting your text.
2. Select Object: Convert Object Type - From Text/Image To Path. Notice
that the text attributes are grayed out in the Attribute toolbar after your text
has been converted into a path object.
3. Click the Path Tool, then select the Path Edit Tool.
4. Click Toggle to switch from path object mode to wireframe mode (or click the
path object).
5. Adjust the path nodes and segments in each path the way you want it. See
"Editing paths"
6. Change to the Path Drawing Tool. In Mode, select a 3D option to give the
path object a 3D look. Click Material to apply more 3D effects to the path
object.
for details.
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