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Working with text boxes

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Text boxes are a type of object. Many of the same functions you can do with objects also apply to text boxes, including rotate, resize, and move. In addition, you can change the background and—most importantly—the contents of a text box. Most templates include text boxes with sample text to help you with the layout.

Using the zoom features

Because the text you want to work with may be too small to read, you will need to zoom in or out using the standard toolbar. Select a zoom percentage or click the zoom in or zoom out icons to do this.

To edit the contents of a text box:

• Click the text box, and use your cursor to select text.
• Use the keyboard to enter the text you want to appear in the box.
• Tip: Be careful not to make your text too long—be a concise as possible.

Don't forget: You can rotate, resize, and move a text box just like you would any other object.

To change the background color of a text box

• Select the text box.
• Click the down arrow next to the fill button on the Standard toolbar.
• Select a color or fill effect to apply to the text box.
• If you select a fill effect, you can choose from several options, including gradients, textures, patterns, and tints.