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Wrapping text around objects
You can wrap text automatically around a single object, including imported graphics and composite paths, using the Run Around Selection command. The command applies to objects, not to text blocks. However, you can use this technique to create pull quotes and other text treatments.
Run Around Selection applied
To wrap text around an object:
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Do one of the following: |
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To wrap text around a text block (to create a pull quote or other effect), apply a stroke to the text block border and then apply Inset settings in the Object inspector to inset the text from the border. Then select the text block. For more information, see Applying color to text and text blocks and Insetting a path. |
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To wrap text around a graphic object, select the object. If the object has irregular edges, draw a closed path around the object and select the path and the object. (Apply a stroke and fill of None to the closed path.) |
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Choose Modify > Arrange > Move Forward or Bring to Front. The object (or the object and the path around it) must be in front of the text. |
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Choose Text > Run Around Selection or click the Run Around Selection button in the Text toolbar.
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In the Run Around Selection dialog box, click the Text Wrap button. |
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For Standoff, enter the minimum distance between the selected object and the text that wraps around it.
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Positive numbers begin text flow outside the selected object. Negative numbers overlap text behind the selected object. Values are in the document unit of measure. |
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Click OK. |
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To remove a text wrap from an object:
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Select the object with the text wrap. |
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Choose Text > Run Around Selection or click the Run Around Selection button in the toolbar. |
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Click the Remove Text Wrap button and click OK.
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