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Chapter 7 Using Text 659
Modifying the Sequence Text Behavior
Use the Sequence controls to repeat the animation over the duration of the text, to
randomize the order in which the effect is applied to the text characters, to change the
direction of the animation, to “soften” the effect between characters, and so on.
Parameter: Use the Add and Remove pop-up menus to add and remove text format
and style parameters to the sequence.
Sequence Controls
Contains parameters to modify the way the animation moves through the text to
randomize the animation, to change the direction of the animation, and so on.
Traversal: Use this pop-up menu to set the action of the sequence behavior to Ramp,
Ping Pong, Ease In, Ease Out, Ease In/Out, or Custom.
 Ramp: Moves the selection from one end of the text to the other at a constant
speed. The sequence moves in the direction specified in the Direction pop-up menu.
 Ping Pong: Moves the selection back and forth from one end of the text to the
other. The sequence moves in the direction specified in the Direction pop-up menu.
Note: Loops must be set to a value greater than 1 for the sequence to Ping Pong.
 Ease In: The sequence animation (the movement of the selection bars) begins
slowly and increases to normal speed as it moves through the text.
 Ease Out: The sequence animation begins at normal speed and slows toward the
end of the text.
 Ease In/Out: The sequence animation begins slowly, increases to normal speed as it
moves toward the middle of the duration of the text, and slows as it reaches the end
of the text.
 Custom: Allows you to keyframe how the selection (the animation) moves through
the text. When Custom is selected from the Traversal pop-up menu, the Location
parameter replaces the Loops parameter. For more information on using Custom, see
“Using the Sequence Text Custom Behavior Option” on page 663.
Location: Defines the location of the text where the animation is in effect.