User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
To freeform edit a text object:
Select a text object. Choose Effects | Freeform. Drag a circular selection handle to rotate the text
object, or a square handle to skew the text.
To rotate a text object an exact amount:
Choose Effects | Rotate | Other to open the Rotate dialog box. Specify the degree and center of
rotation. Click Apply to see the effect of the settings, or click OK to accept the settings.
This design consists of rotated (black) and skewed (color)
type. Each word was divided into two text objects, which were
arranged to create the effect.
Flipping text
You can flip text horizontally, vertically, or both. Choose Effects | Flip to create mirror-image copies
of text.
To flip text:
Select the text objects. Depending on the direction you want to flip text, choose Effects | Flip |
Horizontal, Vertical, or Both Axes. Canvas implements the setting immediately.
Original
Horizontal flip
Vertical flip
Both axes
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