Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
Converting an area type object that has overflow text (you will learn about
overflow text later) will show a warning when converted to point type, in-
dicating that the overset text will be deleted.
5.
Position the pointer over the annotator ( ) off the right edge of the type object.
A hollow end on the annotator indicates point type. When the pointer changes (
), click once to see the message “Double-click to convert to Area Type.” Double-
click the annotator to convert the point type to area type. The annotator end should
now be filled (
), indicating that it is an area type object.
Tip
With a text object selected, you can also choose Type > Convert To Point
Type or Convert To Area Type, depending on what the selected text area
is.
6.
Drag the lower-right bounding point down and to the left until the text “6:30 pm”
wraps to the second line.
7.
Drag the text area down on top of the brown end of the yellow lion's tail.
Importing a plain text file
You can import text into artwork from a file that was created in another application. Illus-
trator supports the following formats for importing text:
•
Microsoft Word (doc)
•
Microsoft Word DOCX (docx)
