MACROMEDIA FreeHand MX, Use Manual

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Using Type 237
To convert multiple text blocks between fixed-size and auto-expanding:
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Using the Pointer tool, Shift-click the text blocks that you want to convert.
2
If the Object panel isn’t visible, select Window > Object.
3
Do one of the following in the options section of the Object panel:
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If you are converting fixed-size text blocks to auto-expanding text blocks, click the Width
button to set the blocks’ width to auto-expand, or click the Height button to set the blocks’
height to auto-expand.
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If you are converting auto-expanding text blocks to fixed-size text blocks, deselect the Width
button to fix the blocks’ width at the current size, or deselect the Height button to fix the
blocks’ height at the current size.
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 font styles not
installed on your system, the Missing Fonts dialog box prompts you to select replacement fonts
and font styles. For more information, see “Handling font substitution” on page 65.
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” on page 240.
For information on exporting text files or text with inline graphics, see “Exporting text” on page 361.
The English version of FreeHand does not support double-byte text used in some Asian
languages. When importing double-byte text, the English version of FreeHand rotates the text
block to simulate vertical alignment, but the character orientation defaults to horizontal.
To import a text file:
1
Select File > Import to display the Import Document dialog box.
2
Select a text file to import and click Open.
3
Place the imported text by doing one of the following:
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Click to place the text file at its original size.
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Drag to set the position and the size of the text block.