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Double-click the I-beam.
Example of flipping type along a path.
The initial direction of type flows in the order that points were added to the path.
If you want your text to flow from left-to-right without having to flip the I-beam,
If you want your text to flow from left-to-right without having to flip the I-beam,
construct your paths in that order.
To move type across a path without changing the direction of the type, use the Baseline
Shift option in the Character palette. (See
Shift option in the Character palette. (See
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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.
enter a negative number in the Baseline Shift text box to drop the type so that it flows
inside the top of the circle.
Deleting empty type paths from artwork
The Delete Empty Text Paths option in the Cleanup dialog box lets you delete unused type
paths and containers from your artwork. Doing so makes your artwork more efficient and
easier to print. You can create empty type paths, for example, by inadvertently clicking the
type tool in the artwork area and then choosing another tool.
paths and containers from your artwork. Doing so makes your artwork more efficient and
easier to print. You can create empty type paths, for example, by inadvertently clicking the
type tool in the artwork area and then choosing another tool.
To delete an empty type path from your artwork:
1 Choose Object > Path > Clean Up.
2 Select Delete Empty Text Paths, and click OK.
Selecting type
Before you can format or edit type, you must select it. You can select one character, a range
of characters, all type on a path, or all type in a container. In addition, you can easily select
all the type in a document.
of characters, all type on a path, or all type in a container. In addition, you can easily select
all the type in a document.
Note: The Type Area Select option in the Type & Auto Tracing preferences controls the
sensitivity of the selection tools when selecting type. When Type Area Select is on, you can
click anywhere in the type bounding box to select the type. When Type Area Select is off,
you must click directly on the type path in order to select the type.
sensitivity of the selection tools when selecting type. When Type Area Select is on, you can
click anywhere in the type bounding box to select the type. When Type Area Select is off,
you must click directly on the type path in order to select the type.
To select characters:
1 Select any type tool.
2 Do one of the following:
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Drag to select the type you want to change. (Shift-drag to extend or reduce the
selection.)
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Position the pointer in a word, and double-click to select that word.
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