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The shape of graphic shapes can be changed simply with the
can be deformed (i.e., reshaped), it needs to be converted to deformed text.
To deform a text shape:
1
Using the
tool (
Move
(moving dashes) appear around the shape.
2
On the
drop-down menu, point to
Shape
shapes within the design appear in blue.
NOTE: A text shape can also be converted to deformed text by clicking the
(
) in the
The magenta handles that appear in text shapes are for kerning. For more information, see
Changing the kerning between specific characters in chapter 11.
3
Using the
Reshape
change it. The selected punchpoint changes to light blue.
4
Drag the selected punchpoints until the text shape has the desired shape.
NOTE: For more information about selecting and moving punchpoints, see chapter 4.
Example
To create the text shape "KENNEDY", then deform it:
1
Click the
Simple Text
dialog box appears.
2
In the
box, type "KENNEDY" (in uppercase letters).
Text
3
In the
drop-down list, select "Collegetown Block".
Font
4
In the
box, type "0.5".
Size
5
In the
box, select the
Baseline
7
Click the
button.
OK
8
Using the
Move
Chapter 17: Deforming Text Shapes
), select the text shape that you wish to convert to deformed text. "Dancing ants"
bar.
Text
tool (
), select the punchpoint that deforms the text in the way that you wish to
tool (
), and then right-click in the design area. The
check box. The check mark will disappear.
Auto
tool (
), select the text shape. "Dancing ants" appear around the shape.
Reshape
Figure 74
, and then click
Convert To
Figure 75
tool (
). However, before a text shape
. The punchpoints for all
Deformed Text
Convert to Deformed Text
tab of the
Text
button
Text Properties
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