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text first. In this way, you can mix fonts, sizes, and styles inside a single text object. All of these op-
tions, except Orientation, are also available on the Inspector.
NOTE
If you downloaded the sample files earlier in this chapter, you have a sample logo file you can use
for this tutorial. If not, go to this topic's Missing CD page at www.missingmanuals.com/cds/fm-
p13mm .
Here's how to place a graphic on a layout:
1. In Layout mode, click Insert Picture and then navigate to the folder where
you've stored the sample files from this chapter .
If you didn't download the files earlier, you can place any .gif, .jpg, or .png file, but
your results won't be the same as Figure 3-9 .
2. Select the Venn Logo.png file and then click Open (Windows) or Insert (Mac) .
The logo appears on your layout, but it's not in the right spot. Luckily, though, it's
already selected.
3. In the Inspector's Left Position field, type 10 and then press Tab. Then type 0 in
the Top Position field and press Tab .
The logo graphic moves into place.
Alternatively, you can use your Clipboard to copy and paste a graphic onto a layout. Most of
the time, it works just fine. But for some file formats, you may get unexpected results. If you
do, delete the funky graphic and then use Insert→Picture.
Adding a Gradient
You've got a nice logo in the header, but it gets a little lost in that black background. You can
switch the solid background to a gradient that fades to white—perfect for making your logo
pop off the screen. As usual, make sure you're in Layout Mode and you can see the Inspect-
or.
1. Click the Header label to select it .
The Header's label turns darker gray to show that it's selected.
2. Click the Inspector's Appearance tab. In the Graphic area, use the Fill pop-up
menu and choose Gradient .
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