Changing the Text Format

Changing the Font

Change the font (typeface).

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Font, select font.

   Note

   • Font names in the Font list are displayed in the actual font.
   • To change the font of a single character or text block, right-click text on the poster and click Edit, or double-click text to display an editing box, and then drag the character or text block you want to change to specify the font.

Resizing Text

Change the size of text.

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Font Size, select font size.

   Note

   • You can also enter a value (6 to 5000) directly in Font Size.
   • Another way to enlarge or reduce text is to drag (Resize handle) displayed on the text box. For details, see Moving, Enlarging, Reducing, and Rotating Objects.

Aligning Text to the Left, Center, or Right

Specify how to align text.

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Text Alignment, select (Left Align), (Center Align), or (Right Align).

   Left Align	Center Align	Right Align

Justifying Text

Position the text evenly across the text box so that all rows are as long as the longest row.

Left Align	Justify

Note

• Justification can be set only when a text box (framed in orange) is displayed.

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. Under Text Alignment, click (Justify).

Changing Kerning and Line Spacing

Widen or narrow the space between characters or between lines.

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Line Spacing, select line spacing.

4. In Character Spacing, set character spacing.

   Note

   • Enter a value (-1000.00 to 1000.00) directly in Character Spacing. Alternatively, click (Up Arrow) or (Down Arrow) on the right to increase or decrease the value.

Changing the Text Color

Change the text color.

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Text Color, click on a color.

   Note

   • In Text Color, the current color and basic colors are displayed. To use other colors, click Custom... to display the Color dialog box, and then select a color.
   • To change the color of a single character or text block, right-click text on the poster and click Edit, or double-click text to display an editing box, and then drag the character or text block you want to change to specify the color.

Specifying the Text Style

Specify the text style (bold, italic, or underline).

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Text Style, select (Bold), (Italic), or (Underline).

   Multiple styles can be specified to the text.

   Note

   • To change the style of a single character or text block, right-click text on the poster and click Edit, or double-click text to display an editing box, and then drag the character or text block you want to change to specify the style.

Outlining Text

Outline the text. The text will be enhanced on the poster.

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Text Effects, click (Fill and Stroke).

   The Fill and Stroke dialog box appears.

   

   Note

   • In Text Color, the color specified in the settings panel in the Edit screen (Text) is reflected. To change the text color, click Custom... to display the Color dialog box, and then select a color.

4. Select the Inner Stroke checkbox.

5. In Width, specify the width of the outline.

   Note

   • Enter a value (0.10 to 100.00) directly. Alternatively, click (Up Arrow) or (Down Arrow) on the right to increase or decrease the value.

6. In Corner Shape, select Round, Square, or Bevel.

7. Specify Color of the outline.

8. Click Apply.

   The text on the poster is outlined. Continue adjusting the settings and clicking Apply until the outlined text appears as desired.

9. Click OK.

   Note

   • To apply a double outline, select the Outer Stroke checkbox and repeat steps 5-7.
   • The effect can be checked in Preview.
   • To remove the outline, deselect the Inner Stroke or Outer Stroke checkbox.
   • To outline a single character or text block, right-click text on the poster and click Edit, or double-click text to display an editing box, and then drag the character or text block you want to outline.

Specifying Drop Shadows for Text

Add drop shadows of several types to text. The text will appear as if it is floating over the poster.

1. Click Edit in the task area, and then click Text.

   The view switches to the Edit screen (Text).

2. Click text on poster.

3. In Text Effects, click (Shaded Text).

   The Set Shaded Text dialog box appears.

   

4. Select the Drop Shadow checkbox.

5. To change the shadow color, click Custom... in Color to display the Color dialog box, and then specify the color.

6. Specify Distance, Angle, and Opacity.

   Enter the value directly or click (Up Arrow) or (Down Arrow) on the right to increase or decrease the value.

   

7. Click Apply.

   The drop shadow is applied to the text on the poster. Continue adjusting the settings and clicking Apply until the drop shadow appears as desired.

8. Click OK.

   Note

   • To soften the shadow, select the Fade Shadows checkbox, and then specify the Radius.

     • To soften shadows more, increase the value.
     • To emphasize shadows, decrease the value.
   • The effect can be checked in Preview.
   • To remove the shadow, deselect the Drop Shadow checkbox.
   • To apply a drop shadow to a single character or text block, right-click text on the poster and click Edit, or double-click text to display an editing box, and then drag the character or text block to which you want to apply a drop shadow.

Outlining and Drop Shadow Examples

Use outlining and drop shadows to decorate text in various ways.

Example of outlined text

Example of settings in the Fill and Stroke dialog box

Text Color
Color	Black
Inner Stroke
Width	6 mm (0.25 in.)
Corner Shape	Round
Color	White
Outer Stroke
Width	6 mm (0.25 in.)
Corner Shape	Round
Color	Black

Example of drop shadow

Example of settings in the Set Shaded Text dialog box

Drop Shadow
Color	Black
Distance	21 mm (0.8 in.)
Angle	90 degrees
Opacity	10%

Example of outlining combined with drop shadow

Example of settings in the Fill and Stroke and Set Shaded Text dialog boxes

Text Color
Color	White
Inner Stroke
Width	2 mm (0.07 in.)
Corner Shape	Round
Color	Black
Drop Shadow
Color	Gray
Distance	3 mm (0.10 in.)
Angle	135 degrees
Opacity	50%