Adobe photoshop cs2 Manuel D’Utilisation

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2

User Guide

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Using the Direct Selection tool or Path Selection tool to move or flip type on a path

To move type across a path without changing the direction of the type, use the Baseline Shift option in the Character
palette. For example, if you created type that runs from left to right across the top of a circle, you can enter a negative

number in the Baseline Shift text box to drop the type so that it flows inside the top of the circle.

See also

“To shift the baseline” on page 551

To move a path with type

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Select the Path Selection tool

or the Move tool

, and then click and drag the path to a new position. If you

use the Path Selection tool, make sure that the pointer does not change to an I-beam with an arrow

or you’ll move

the type along the path.

To change the shape of a path with type

Select the Direct Selection tool

Click an anchor point on the path and use the handles to change the shape of the path.

Creating paths, shapes, and selections from type

To create a work path from type

Creating a work path from type lets you work with the characters as vector shapes. A work path is a temporary path
that appears in the Paths palette and defines the outline of a shape. After you create a work path from a type layer,
you can save and manipulate it as you do any other path. You cannot edit characters in the path as text; however, the
original type layer remains intact and editable.

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Select a type layer, and choose Layer > Type > Create Work Path.

Note: You cannot create work paths from fonts that don’t include outline data (such as bitmap fonts).