Entering horizontal or vertical type in a rectangleYou can use the type or vertical type tool to define a text rectangle into which you enter type. This method is useful when you want to create one or more columns of text, such as for a brochure. You can also create a rectangle with the rectangle tool and then use any type tool to convert it to a text rectangle. Once you've entered type, you can change the shape and size of the text rectangle. To create a text rectangle using a type tool:
When you release the mouse button, the pointer reverts to an I-beam. (In Outline view, a rectangle appears with an insertion point at the top left corner of the text rectangle.) If you enter more type than can fit within the rectangle, a small box containing a plus symbol You can adjust the size of the rectangle to accommodate the type using either the bounding box or the direct-selection tool. When you adjust the size or shape of the rectangle, the text reflows within the adjusted shape. Note: If you select objects, point text, or path text in addition to a text rectangle, scaling with the bounding box will cause all objects, including the area text, to be rescaled. You can also create a linked copy of the rectangle to force extra type to flow into another text rectangle or object. (See Linking type containers.) To change the size or shape of a text rectangle using the bounding box:
To change the size or shape of a text rectangle using the direct-selection tool:
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