Selecting type objectsSelecting a type object lets you apply global formatting options to all the characters in the object, including options from the Character and Paragraph palettes, fill and stroke attributes, and transparency settings. In addition, you can apply effects, multiple fills and strokes, and opacity masks to a selected type object. (This is not possible for individually selected characters.) When a type object is selected, a bounding box appears around it in the document window and the word Type appears in the Appearance palette. ![]() Type object selected on the artboard and corresponding Appearance palette To select type objects:
Do any of the following: The Type Object Selection by Path Only preference determines the sensitivity of the selection tools when selecting type objects in the document window. When this preference is selected, you must click directly on the type path in order to select the type. When this preference is deselected, you can click anywhere in the type bounding box to select the type. To set the Type Object Selection by Path Only preference:
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