Operation Manual

116 Working with Text
4. Begin typing at the insertion point. Text flows along the line, which
has been converted to a path.
To fit existing text to an existing line or shape:
1. Create an artistic text object.
2. Create a freehand, straight, or curved line or a shape.
3. Select both objects. On the Tools menu, choose Fit Text to Curve.
The text now flows along the specified path.
To create text and path at the same time:
1. Choose one of the Path Text tools from the Artistic Text
flyout on the Tools toolbar:
The Freehand Path Text Tool lets you sketch a curved line in a
freeform way.
The Straight Path Text Tool is for drawing a straight line.
The Curved Path Text Tool lets you join a series of line
segments (which may be curved or straight) using "connect the
dots" mouse clicks.
2. Create a line on the page. Your line appears as a path with an insertion
point at its starting end (for a curved path you'll need to press Esc or
double-click to get the insertion point).
3. Begin typing at the insertion point. Text flows along the path.