MACROMEDIA FREEHAND MX 11, Use Manual

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Using Type 283
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 that has a text style applied, the Styles panel displays a plus (+) sign
next to the name of the assigned text 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 text styles” on
page 277.
To place an inline graphic in text:
1
Using the Pointer tool, 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.
If desired, transform the inline graphic before pasting it so that the graphic retains the
transformation.
2
Select Edit > Copy or Edit > Cut.
3
Place an insertion point in an existing text block, and select Edit > Special > Paste Special.
4
In the Paste Special dialog box, select the format for the pasted graphic.
5
Click OK.
To remove an inline graphic:
1
Using the Text tool, select the inline graphic.
When an inline graphic is selected, the Graphic option is selected in the Effects pop-up menu
in the Object panel.
2
Select Edit > Cut or press the Delete key.