Create text using the toolbox

You'll create the text object that will be a title for the piece.

  1. In the toolbox, select the Text tool.



  2. To change the default font, select Text > Font. Select Arial if it appears on a list of fonts; otherwise, select Other and select Arial from the pop-up menu. Then click OK.



    Choosing a font without text selected changes the default font. All text that you create in this file will default to the font you selected.

  3. In the Presentation window, click toward the upper left corner (exact placement isn't necessary; you'll align the text later), and type The World of 35mm Photography.



    The line above the text shows the margin width.

    Note: While completing the tutorial, you may find it useful to undo your most recent change by choosing Edit > Undo.

  4. To change the size of the text, select the entire line of text and select Text > Size > 14.
  5. To make the text margin narrower, click the small square margin handle (not the dark triangle) at the right end of the margin line, and drag it toward the end of the word Photography.



  6. To make the text stand out against any color background, verify that it's still selected and select Window > Inspectors > Modes. Select Inverse from the Modes palette.



    With Inverse, text automatically appears light against dark backgrounds and dark against light backgrounds.

  7. If it is not already closed, close the Modes palette and select Control > Restart to play the piece from the beginning of the flowline.

Note: As you complete the tutorial, remember to save your work frequently.


 

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