Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
There are several additional ways to warp content like text, including with
a mesh and with an object you create. To learn more about these other
methods, search for “Reshape using envelopes” in Illustrator Help (Help >
Illustrator Help).
Reshaping text with a preset envelope warp
Illustrator comes with a series of preset warp shapes that you can warp text with. Next,
you'll apply one of the preset warp shapes that Illustrator provides.
1.
Choose View > Fit Artboard In Window. Select the Zoom tool ( ) and click the
“SAFARI ZOO” text in the lower-left corner of the artboard several times.
2.
With the Type tool (
), select the word “ZOO” and change the Font Size to
66 pt
in the Control panel.
3.
Adjust the type object size just large enough to show all of the text with the Selec-
tion tool (
), if the word “ZOO” doesn't fit.
Note
The same visual result can be achieved by choosing Object > Envelope
Distort > Make With Warp. For more information about envelopes, see
“Reshape using envelopes” in Illustrator Help (Help > Illustrator Help).
4.
With the Type tool, select the word “ZOO” again, and click the word “Character”
in the Control panel to open the Character panel. Change the Leading value to
52
pt
.
