Using Type > Importing text

 

Importing text

In FreeHand, you can import RTF (Rich Text Format) text files with text formatting intact, and unformatted ASCII text files (plain text). If you import text containing fonts and text styles not installed on your system, the Missing Fonts dialog box prompts you to select replacement fonts and text styles. For more information, see Handling font substitution.

Note: Importing RTF text with custom tab leaders, custom strikethrough, or custom underline effects changes the effects. Outline, subscript, and superscript effects can be imported but not exported.

You can also drag text or copy and paste it to import it from another application. Once you import text, you can edit it as you would any text in FreeHand. For more information, see Editing text.

For information on exporting text files or text with inline graphics, see Exporting text.

FreeHand English does not support double-byte vertical text used in some Asian languages. When importing double-byte vertical text, FreeHand English rotates the text block to simulate vertical alignment, but the character orientation defaults to horizontal.

To import a text file:

1

Choose File > Import to display the Import Document dialog box.

2

Select a text file to import and click Open.

3

Place the imported text:

Click to place the text file at its original size.

Drag to set the position and the size of the text block.