Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 CDGCX3FIDPC User Manual

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Paragraph Formatting docker: The new Paragraph Formatting 

docker gives users quick access to common formatting settings for paragraph 
text, such as alignment, word and paragraph spacing, and indents. This 
simplifies the process of adjusting the paragraph text formatting.

Interactive Fit Text to Path tool:  With CorelDRAW X3, it’s 

never been easier to attach text to a path with precision — a common effect 
used in creating signs and logos. The interactive Fit Text to Path tool lets users 
simply select text, move the pointer along a path, and click to set the text’s 
position. Users can also easily control the text’s offset distance from the path.

1 Click the Text 

 tool, click anywhere in the drawing window, and 

type.

2 With the text selected, click Text 

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 Character Formatting.

3 To change the font type, choose a font from the Font list.

4 To adjust the kerning, type a value in the Range Kerning box.

5 Click the down arrow beside Character Effects, and choose one of 

the following options from the Underline list box:
• Single Thin
• Single Thin Word
• Single Thick
• Single Thick Word
• Double Thin
• Double Thin Word
• Double Thick
• Double Thick Word

1 Click the Text 

 tool, drag in the drawing window to size the 

paragraph text frame, and type a paragraph or two.

2 Select the text, and click Text 

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 Paragraph Formatting.

3 In the Alignment area, choose one of the following from the 

Horizontal list box:
• None
• Left
• Center
• Right
• Full justify
• Force justify

4 In the Indents area, adjust the value in the First Line and Left boxes.