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Creating text
In FreeHand, you create text by clicking or dragging with the Text tool to create a text block, and then typing in the text block to enter text.
New type that you enter in FreeHand is formatted with the current specifications in the Text inspector. For information on changing these specifications, see Setting precise type specifications.
By default, clicking with the Text tool creates an auto-expanding text block that expands as you enter type. Dragging with the Text tool creates a fixed-size text block in which text automatically wraps from one line to the next. You can reverse these behaviors by setting text preferences. For more information, see Working with text blocks.
When you use the Text tool to create or select a text block, or text in the text block, the text ruler is displayed. For information on hiding the text ruler, see Selecting text.
To create text:
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Click the Text tool in the Tools panel. |
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Do one of the following: |
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To create an auto-expanding text block, click in the Document window and begin typing to enter text. To create a line break, press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh). |
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To create a fixed-size text block, drag in the Document window and begin typing in the text block that appears.The text automatically wraps within the text block; to create a new paragraph, press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh). |
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To open the Text Editor as you create a new text block, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Macintosh) as you click in the Document window with the Text tool. For more information on the Text Editor, see Editing text. |
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To set an insertion point in an existing text block, click within the text block and start typing. |
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To complete entering text, click outside of the text block. |
Note: By default, the Text tool reverts to the Pointer tool after you create a text block and move the pointer outside the text block. To change this behavior, choose Edit > Preferences, click Text, and deselect Text Tool Reverts to Pointer. |
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