Unthreading text from objects


    When working with linked type objects, Illustrator provides several methods for unthreading text:

    • You can break the thread between two objects. This method moves the text into the first object but preserves other threads (if any exist).
    • You can release an object from a text thread. This method causes text to flow to the next object in the thread (if one exists).
    • You can sever all threads without changing the placement of text in the objects.

To break the thread between two objects:

  1. Use the Selection tool to select a linked object.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Double-click an out port to break the thread to the current object.
    • Double-click an in port to break the thread to the previous object.
    • Click an out port or in port. The pointer changes to the unthread icon when the cursor is over an object connected with the current thread. Then click the port on the other end of the thread.

To release an object from a text thread:

  1. Use the Selection tool to select the object you want to release.
  2. Choose Type > Threaded Text > Release Selection.

To remove all threads but leave the type in place:

  1. Select a linked type object.
  2. Choose Type > Threaded Text > Remove Threading.