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Text is displayed differently on open and closed paths. Open paths are
lines on which the start and end nodes do not meet; closed paths are
shapes such as circles, squares, and rectangles. On open paths, text
that is longer than the path hangs from the end. The angle of the last
line segment determines the direction in which the text hangs. On
closed paths, text that is longer than the path wraps around itself. For
more information about lines and shapes, see “Editing shapes” on
page 585.
To fit text to a path
Edit workspace
1 Create a vector line or shape.
2 Click the Text tool
.
3 On the Tool Options palette, choose Vector from the Create As
drop-list, and set the other text controls.
If the Materials palette is not displayed, choose View Palettes
Materials.
4 On the Materials palette, click the Foreground and Stroke
properties box, and choose a color for the text outline.
5 Click the Background and Fill properties area, and choose a color
for the text fill.
6 Click the line or shape.
Note: To position the text on a vector object or path without
attaching it to the object or path, hold down Alt and click the
path or shape.
7 Click on the image where you want the test to appear, and type
the text.
8 On the Tool Options palette, click the Apply button
.
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If you want to warp the text around the curved section of a
path, mark the Warp text check box on the Tool Options
palette. If the path is not curved, the effect is not apparent.
Warping is set on a per-character basis, so you can warp
specific characters in a text block.
To attach an unattached text object to a path
Edit workspace
1 Choose the Pick tool
.
2 Select the vector object.
3 Hold down Shift, and select the vector text.
Both the text and the vector object are selected.
4 Choose Objects Fit Text to Path.
After you align text to a vector object, you can make the object
invisible. On the Layers palette, click the Visibility Toggle button
next to the object.
To detach text from its associated path
Edit workspace
1 Choose the Pick tool
.
2 Select the text.
3 Choose Objects Detach Object from Path.
Note: The Detach Object from Path command is available only if
you have selected a text object that is fitted to a path.
To adjust the position of text fitted to a path
Edit workspace
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Text tool
.
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2 Select the text whose position you want to adjust by dragging
over it.
Note: You can also select the entire text by pressing Ctrl + A.
3 On the Tool Options palette, set a value in the Offset control.
Positive values position the text above the path; negative values
position the text below the path.
4 On the Tool Options palette, click the Apply button
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Wrapping text within a selection or shape
You can wrap text inside a selection or a vector shape. For example, you
can draw a closed shape with the Freehand Selection tool by tracing
along a silhouette in a photo and fill the selection with text or you can
draw a heart with the Preset Shape Tool and fill the shape with text.
You can wrap text inside a selection (top) or inside a vector
shape (bottom).
To wrap text inside a selection or a vector shape
1 In the Tools toolbar, click a selection tool or a vector shape tool,
and in the image window, drag to create a selection or vector
shape.
Note: If you are drawing a selection, ensure that it is a closed
selection.
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2 Click the Text Tool
and in the image window, click inside the
selection or vector shape, at the start position for your text.
3 Type your text.
The text automatically wraps to stay within the shape or selection,
unless there is too much text for the space. Extra text appears
outside the shape or selection.
Moving text
You can move vector and raster text anywhere in an image. You can
move the text after it is fitted to the path by selecting it and dragging
it along the path. Corel PaintShop Pro aligns text based on the nearest
point where the text meets the path.
Important! To move raster text that is on a layer with other raster
information, such as raster shapes or brushstrokes, you must
isolate the text. You can use a selection tool, such as the Magic
Wand tool, to select and move the text. For more information
about making selections, see “Creating selections” on page 304.
To move text
Edit workspace
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pick tool
.
2 Click the text you want to move.
A bounding box surrounds the text.
3 Position your cursor over the selected text, until it changes its
shape to a four-way arrow , and drag the text anywhere in the
image.
You can also move text to another layer by cutting and pasting
it onto another layer.
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To move text along a path
Edit workspace
1 Choose the Pick tool
.
2 Click the text you want to move.
A bounding box appears around the text.
3 Position your cursor over the selected text, until it changes its
shape to a four-way arrow , and drag the text to the desired
location.
Note: As you drag the text, a small, square icon moves with it.
This icon indicates one of the following:
• the start of the text if the text was left-aligned
• the midpoint of the text if the text was centered
• the end of the text if the text was right-aligned
Applying effects to text
You can use raster text to create an unlimited variety of text effects. For
example, you can apply a drop shadow or a beveled edge, transform
text into brushstrokes, or apply a colored-chalk effect. To apply an
effect to vector text, you must first convert the vector text to raster text.
To apply effects to raster text
Edit workspace
1 Apply raster text to a transparent layer on an image.
2 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Magic Wand tool
.
3 Select the text.
4 Choose the Effects menu, and select an effect.
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For information about layers, see “Working with layers” on
page 339. For information about applying text to images, see
“Applying text” on page 549.
To apply effects to vector text
Edit workspace
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pick tool
.
2 Select the text.
3 Choose Selections From Vector Object.
4 Choose Edit Paste As New Layer.
5 On the Tool Options palette, choose the Magic Wand tool
.
6 Select the text.
7 Choose the Effects menu, and select an effect.
Converting text to curves
You can edit vector text by converting it to curves and then adding,
deleting, and moving nodes. Nodes are the tiny squares that appear
along the object’s outline.
You can convert letters to individual curve objects, or you can convert
the entire string of text into one curve object, with each letter as a
separate contour within the object path.
To convert vector text to curves
Edit workspace
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pick tool
.
2 Select the text.
3 Do one of the following:
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• To convert the entire text object into one vector object, choose
Objects Convert Text to Curves As Single Shape. This
command produces one path containing a contour for each
letter.
• To convert each letter to a separate vector object with its own
path, choose Objects Convert Text to Curves As Character
Shapes. A vector layer is created for each letter, and the layers
are grouped in the Layers palette.
If you convert each letter to a separate vector object, you must
select the letters individually in order to edit the nodes.
You can edit a curve object by using the Pen tool
in Edit
mode. For more information, see “Adding and closing
contours” on page 601.
Creating a text cutout filled with an image
You can use the Text Cutter option to create a text cutout that is filled
with the underlying photo or imagery. The effect is similar to using a
clipping mask, except the cutout object is created as a new file with a
transparent background—perfect for collage, scrapbook, or other
creative photo projects.
You can use the Text Cutter option to create a text cutout that
is filled with the underlying photo or imagery.
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