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Working with inline graphics
An inline graphic is an object pasted into a text block and anchored to move with the text flow. The inline graphic becomes a text character; reflowing the text also reflows the inline graphic. The point size of the inline graphic is equal to its original height.
Inline graphics retain their original graphic attributes when placed in a text block and aren't affected by changes to text strokes and fills. You cannot apply a text effect, font, or type style to an inline graphic. Inline graphics have a bounding box that acts as the border between the graphic and the text.
An inline graphic pasted into a transformed text block assumes the text's transformations. If you want the graphic to retain its assigned attributes, you need to transform the inline graphic before pasting it in the text block.
When you use the Text Editor to edit text containing an inline graphic, the inline graphic appears in the Text Editor as a black dot.
Note: If you add an inline graphic to a paragraph with a paragraph style applied, the Styles panel displays a plus (+) sign next to the name of the assigned paragraph style to indicate an override. Removing the override adjusts the inline graphic proportionally to match the style's font size. For more information, see Overriding and redefining styles.
To place an inline graphic in text:
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Select the object you plan to use for the inline graphic. |
If you're using text blocks or text attached to paths as inline graphics, group them to avoid having the text appear as individual characters when pasted. |
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If desired, transform the inline graphic before pasting it so that the graphic retains the transformation. |
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Choose Edit > Copy or Edit > Cut. |
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Place an insertion point in an existing text block, and choose Edit > Paste Special. |
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In the Paste Special dialog box, select the format for the pasted graphic, and click OK. |
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To remove an inline graphic:
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Select the inline graphic with the Text tool. |
When an inline graphic is selected, the Text Character inspector displays Graphic Element in the Effects pop-up menu. |
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Choose Edit > Cut or Edit > Delete. |
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