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Using text tools for typing text


    The Adobe Title Designer includes several tools for creating text. Use the text tools to create text that is oriented horizontally, vertically, or along a path. You can choose to create text that is confined only by the drawing area boundaries, or create a text box with specific boundaries. You can also specify whether horizontal and vertical text wraps automatically.

To type horizontal or vertical text confined only by the drawing area boundaries:

  1. In the Adobe Title Designer window, do one of the following:
    • To type horizontal text, click the horizontal type tool Horizontal Type tool .
    • To type vertical text, click the vertical type tool Vertical Type tool .
  2. In the drawing area, click where you want to begin, and then type the text.
  3. Note: By default, text does not wrap. To make it wrap when it reaches the title safe margin, choose Title > Word Wrap to turn Word Wrap on. When Word Wrap is off, press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac OS) to type a new line.

  4. When you are finished typing, select the selection tool and click outside the text box area.

To type horizontal or vertical text in a text box:

  1. In the Adobe Title Designer window, do one of the following:
    • To type horizontal text, click the horizontal paragraph text tool Horizontal Paragraph Text tool .
    • To type vertical text, click the vertical paragraph text tool Vertical Paragraph Text tool .
  2. In the drawing area, drag to create a text box.
  3. Type the text. The text wraps when it reaches the boundaries of the text box. Resizing the text box in this mode resizes only the visible area; the text remains the same size.
  4. When you are finished typing, select the selection tool and click outside of the text box area.

To type text along a path:

  1. In the Adobe Title Designer window, click a path text tool Path Text tool ,  Path Text tool . Using a path text tool is similar to drawing with a pen tool. For information on using the pen tools, see Working with the pen tool.
  2. In the drawing area, click where you want the text to begin.
  3. Click or drag to create a second point. When you type the text, it appears along the top or right edge of the path.
  4. Continue clicking until you create the path shape you want.
  5. Type the text. If necessary, adjust the path by dragging the anchor points. Resizing the text box in this mode resizes only the visible area; the text remains the same size.
  6. When you are finished, select the selection tool and click outside of the text box area.