Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
as the Text on Selection tool, except you can start with a blank file, if you want.
Figure 14-16
shows an example of what you can create.
To get started, activate the Text on Shape tool by pressing T until you see its icon in the
Tools panel, which is a capital T with a squiggly square around it. Then:
1.
In the Tool Options area, choose the shape you want
.
You don't get to choose from
all
of Elements' shapes: Your only options are rect-
angle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, polygon, heart, speech bubble, and butterfly.
However, the Tip at the end of this section explains how to put text around other
shapes.
2.
Drag in your image to draw the shape
.
Once you let go of your mouse, the shape turns into a path, meaning it won't be vis-
ible as a shape in the finished image—it's only a guideline for entering text.
