Multi Text
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Creates multi-line paragraphs that fit within a paragraph width boundary. Each multiline text object is a single object, regardless of the number of lines it contains.
- Select the first point of the text, then a second point to define the paragraph width and angle. You can also use the Inspector Bar to enter the width and angle.
- The Character window opens, in which you can define the text properties that will be active for multi text created from now on. (You can change these properties mid-text.) These properties are explained below. Font: Sets the color and font type. The "B" icon creates bold text, the "I" icon creates italics, and the "U" icon underlines the text. Text Height: Sets the height of the tallest letter. The "X" icon enables you to set the height as a factor of the current height. Symbols: While entering the text, you can insert a degree, plus/minus, or "phi" (angle) symbol. The last icon is used to insert a fraction. The center three icons are used for top, center, or bottom Justification. Import / Save: Once text is created, you can Save it as a .txt file. This text can later be inserted elsewhere by clicking Import.
- To create the text, simply start typing. The text will start where you defined the first text point. You can enter line breaks manually, and breaks will be created by word-wrapping, according to the paragraph width you set.
- In the Inspector Bar or local menu, select Finish when the text is complete.