Creating and Modifying Text on a Path
Using the type options, you can enter type that flows along the edge of a work path created by the Pen or Shape tool. When you enter type along a path, it flows in the direction in which anchor points were added to the path. For example, creating horizontal type on a path create type that are perpendicular to the baseline, and creating vertical type on a path creates type parallel to the baseline. Once the type is created, selecting the Direct Selection tool allows you to reshape the path, and the type will change to fit the new form of the path.
Create and Modify Text on a Path
Select a Pen or Shape tool on the toolbox, and then create a path.
Select a typing tool (horizontal, or vertical type or mask tools) on the toolbox.
Position the pointer directly over the path, and then click once.The path now has an insertion point added to the line.
Type the text you want. As you type, the words flow along the curve of the path.
Select the Direct Selection tool on the toolbox to access and modify the path by controlling the position and shape of the anchor points.
Select the Path Selection tool and click at the front of the text to move the text forward and backward on the path.
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See AlsoSee Chapter 11,"Using the Paths Palette," on page 253 for more information on using and controlling the Pen and Shape tools. |
For Your InformationPrinting Type on a Path The path does not appear when the document is printed. If you want to see how the image will appear without the path, click the View menu, point to Show, and then click to uncheck the Target Path. To view the path, recheck the Target Path option. |