Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
Even if there isn't enough text to fill them, you can still thread multiple
type objects together.
Notice the out port ( ) of the type object on the larger artboard and the in port (
) of the type object on the smaller artboard (both circled in the previous figure).
The arrows in the ports indicate how the text is flowing from one to the other. If
you delete the second type object, the text is pulled back into the original object as
overflow text. Although not visible, the overflow text is not deleted.
Tip
Another way to thread text between objects is to select an area type object,
select the object (or objects) you want to link to, and then choose Type >
Threaded Text > Create.
6.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
Creating columns of text
You can easily create columns and rows of text by using the Type > Area Type Options
command. This can be useful for a single type object with multiple columns (instead of
separate threaded text areas) or for organizing text, like a table or simple chart, for instance.
Next, you'll add a few columns to the existing type object on the larger artboard.
Tip
To learn more about the large number of options in the Area Type Options
dialog box, search for “Creating Text” in Illustrator Help (Help > Illustrat-
or Help).
1.
While still on the 2 Card artboard, with the Selection tool (
), click to select the
text area that starts with the orange text “Lion Circle...”
2.
Choose Type > Area Type Options. In the Area Type Options dialog box, in the
Columns section, change the Number to
2
and select Preview. Click OK. The text
won't change in appearance, but you should see the column guides.
