ADOBE PREMIERE PRO 2.0
User Guide
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Dragging the corner handle of a point text object scales the text, whereas dragging the corner of a text box reflows
the text it contains. If a text box is too small to contain the characters you type, you can resize the it to reveal the
hidden text. Text boxes that contain hidden characters have a plus sign (+) on the right side of the box.
You can also create path text. Instead of following a straight baseline, path text follows a curve you create.
Any kind of text can be oriented horizontally or vertically along its baseline or path.
See also
“To reflow paragraph text” on page 211
“To scale objects” on page 220
To type text without boundaries
1
In the Titler Tools panel, do one of the following:
•
To type horizontal text, click the Type tool
.
•
To type vertical text, click the Vertical Type tool
.
2
In the drawing area, click where you want to begin, and then type the text.
Note:
By default, text does not wrap. To make it wrap when it reaches the title-safe margin, choose Title > Word Wrap.
When Word Wrap is deselected, press Enter to begin a new line.
3
When you finish typing, choose the Selection tool and click outside the text box area.
To type horizontal or vertical text in a text box
1
In the Titler, do one of the following:
•
To type horizontal text, click the Area Type tool
.
•
To type vertical text, click the Vertical Area Type tool
.
2
In the drawing area, drag to create a text box.
3
Type the text. The text wraps when it reaches the boundaries of the text box.
4
When you finish typing, choose the Selection tool and click outside the text box.
Note:
Resizing the text box created with the Horizontal or Vertical Area Type tool resizes only the visible area of the box;
the text remains the same size.
To type text along a path
1
In the Titler, click the Path Type tool
or the Vertical Path Type tool
. Using the path type tools is similar to
drawing with a pen tool.
2
In the drawing area, click where you want the text to begin.
3
Click or drag to create a second point.
4
Continue clicking until you create the path shape you want.
5
Type the text. When you type, the text begins along the top or right edge of the path. If necessary, adjust the path
by dragging the anchor points. Resizing the text box in this mode resizes only the visible area; the text remains the
same size.