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The More button lets you choose from a variety of TextArt image shapes.


The Justification picker lets you align the TextArt image in the Image Window.


The Pattern picker lets you choose the pattern for a 2D TextArt image.


The Shadow picker lets you choose the shadow for a 2D TextArt image.


The Outline picker lets you choose the outline for a 2D TextArt image.


The 2D Rotation button lets you rotate the TextArt image in the Image Window.


The Text Color picker lets you choose the color for a 2D TextArt image.


The 2D Preset picker provides you with a variety of preset 2D TextArt images.


The 3D Preset picker provides you with a variety of preset 3D TextArt images.


The Light Color picker lets you choose the color for a 3D TextArt image.


The Light Color picker lets you choose the color for a 3D TextArt image.


The Light Direction picker lets you choose the direction of light of a 3D TextArt image.


The Bevel picker lets you choose a bevel style for a 3D TextArt image.


The Face Texture picker lets you choose a texture pattern for the face of a 3D TextArt image.


The Bevel Texture picker lets you choose a texture pattern for the bevel of a 3D TextArt image.


The 3D Rotation picker lets you choose from a variety of preset 3D rotation styles.


The Free Rotation button lets you rotate the 3D TextArt image in the Image Window.


The Shadow Color picker lets you choose the shadow color for a 2D TextArt image.


The Outline Color picker lets you choose the outline color for a 2D TextArt image.


The Pattern Color picker lets you choose the pattern color for a 2D TextArt image.


Lets you choose a text shape that was recently chosen from the More palette.


Lets you choose a text shape. The text shape you choose is added to the Shapes list box.


Lets you choose a font for the text.


Lets you choose a font style for the text.


Lets you choose an alignment option.


Opens the color palette and lets you choose a color for the text.


Choose a pattern, shadow, or outline for a text shape, rotate a text shape, or insert iconic symbols and characters.


Lets you specify the text you want to display as the text shape. Press ENTER to begin a new line, and use the scroll bar to move up or down through the lines of text.


Lets you choose a pattern style with which to fill the text shape.


Choose the color with which to color the selected pattern style. Click OK to display the selected color in the text shape.


Opens the border palette and lets you choose a border style and color for the text shape.


Opens the shadow palette and lets you choose a shadow style and color for the text shape.


Lets you rotate the text. Clicking the rotation button lets you use the mouse to rotate the text. Double-clicking the rotation button opens the Rotation dialog box and lets you set the rotation of the text.


Lets you increase or decrease the number of segments used to shape a curved line. Smoothness is most noticeable when you are using only one character and ornate fonts.


Opens the Symbols dialog box and lets you insert non-keyboard characters such as fractions and characters with diacritical marks.


Closes the TextArt dialog box and saves all changes.


Displays information about the dialog box.


Select the number of degrees you want to rotate your text in a counter clockwise direction.


Select Other, then set the number of degrees you want to rotate your text in a counter clockwise direction.


Rotates the text the number of degrees you have currently selected.


The name of the font you are currently using for your text. The font determines which characters are available.


Select a character you want, then click Insert to insert that character into the text at the insertion point.


Displays the characters that you can insert into the text. The available characters are determined by the font you have currently selected. Select the character you want, then click Insert to insert the character.


The TextArt dialog box lets you shape words into designs.


The TextArt dialog box lets you shape words into designs.


The TextArt dialog box lets you shape words into designs.


Close the dialog box.


Closes the dialog box without saving any changes you have made.


Close the dialog box and insert the selected character.


Lets you choose a predefined 3-D TextArt image.


Lets you choose a color and direction for the main source of light. The combination of the two sources of light (Lighting 1 and Lighting 2) provides the color of the TextArt image.


Lets you choose a color and direction for the secondary source of light.


Lets you choose from a set of predefined 2-D TextArt images. Any changes you have made to your image will be overridden by the settings of the predefined image.


Lets you choose a type of bevel. When you select a bevel, the outline of the text appears to have ridges.


Lets you set the degree of depth. A greater depth shows more of the image's outline. A shallow depth creates a flatter, more two-dimensional effect.


Lets you choose a predefined rotation direction.


Lets you rotate the text using the mouse.


Lets you choose a predesigned pattern for the text's front (face) and outline (bevel).


Select a predesigned pattern for the outline part of the image. If you do not want a pattern for the bevel, select the pattern marked with an X.


Lets you set the size of the texture.


Lets you set the brightness of the TextArt image.


Lets you choose the image's resolution.


Enable to create a 3-D TextArt image.


The Image Window displays the changes you make to the TextArt image.


Using TextArt

TextArt lets you transform words into designs. You can use multiple visual effects, such as font, color, and rotation options, to create professional looking 2-D or 3-D images.

In this section, you'll learn about

•	working with TextArt

•	using fonts and symbols

•	aligning and rotating TextArt images

•	changing the appearance of 2-D TextArt images

•	changing the color and direction of light on 3-D TextArt images

•	adjusting the bevel of 3-D TextArt images

•	adjusting the resolution and texture of 3-D TextArt images


Working with TextArt

You can create a TextArt image yourself, or you can insert preset 2-D and 3-D images into documents. Saving an image as a separate file lets you use the image in a variety of projects.

 How to


To create a TextArt image

1	Click Insert [image] Graphics [image] TextArt.

2	Type text in the Type here box.

3	Choose a text shape from the Shapes list box.

If you want to choose from other shapes, click More, and click a shape.

4	Choose a font from the Font list box.

5	Choose a font style from the Font style list box.

If you want to create a 3-D image, enable the 3-D mode check box.

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To insert a preset 2-D TextArt image

1	Click Insert [image] Graphics [image] TextArt.

2	Type text in the Type here box.

3	Click the 2-D options tab.

4	Open the 2-D preset picker, and click a TextArt image.

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To insert a preset 3-D TextArt image

1	Click Insert [image] Graphics [image] TextArt.

2	Type text in the Type here box.

3	Click the 3-D options tab.

4	Enable the 3-D mode check box.

5	Open the 3-D preset picker, and click a text style.

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To save a TextArt image as a separate file

1	Select an image.

2	Click File [image] Save as.

3	Enable the Selected items options.

4	Choose the drive and folder where you want to save the file.

5	Type a filename in the File name box.

6	Choose a file type from the File type list box.

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Using fonts and symbols

You can change the font of a TextArt image by specifying the font type and style. You can also insert iconic symbols and characters from any fonts and alphabets available to you.

 How to


To change the font of a TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the General tab.

3	Choose a font type from the Font list box.

4	Choose a font style from the Font style list box.

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To insert a symbol in a TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click in the Type here box.

3	Click Insert symbol.

4	Choose a symbol from the Characters box.

5	Click one of the following:

•	Insert

•	Insert and close

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Aligning and rotating TextArt images

You can align a TextArt image to the left, right, or center of the image window. You can also rotate 2-D and 3-D images at any angle to situate them precisely within a document.

 How to


To align a TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the General tab.

3	Open the Justification picker, and click one of the following:

•	Left

•	Center

•	Right

 Tip

•	A TextArt image is aligned within the image window. You can change the placement of the image window on the page by dragging it.

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To rotate a 2-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the 2-D options tab.

3	Click Rotation.

4	Drag one of the side selection handles to rotate the image.

Tip

•	You can access additional rotation options by double clicking Rotation.

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To rotate a 3-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the 3-D options tab.

3	Click Free rotate.

4	Drag the pointer to rotate the image.

 Tip

•	You can also select a preset rotation, by clicking Rotation picker, and clicking an angle for your 3-D image.

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Changing the appearance of 2-D TextArt images

You can change the appearance of 2-D TextArt images by using different shadow styles and colors.

 How to


To change the shadow style and color of a 2-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the 2-D options tab.

3	Open the Shadow picker, and click a shadow style.

4	Open the Shadow color picker, and click a color.

You can also
Change the outline style and color	Open the Outline picker, and click an outline style. Open the Outline color picker, and click a color.
Change the pattern	Open the Pattern picker, and click a pattern. Open the Pattern color picker, and click a color.
Change the color	Open the Text color picker, and click a color.
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Changing the color and direction of light on 3-D TextArt images

You can use two light sources to color a 3-D image. When you combine the two light sources in different ways, you can change the light color and light direction to produce a variety of effects on an image. Using the same color from both sources creates a single color effect, and using two colors and directions will achieve other results.

This illustration shows how you can experiment with color on a 3-D TextArt image.

 How to


To change the color of light on a 3-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the 3-D options tab.

3	In the Lighting 1 area, open the Light color picker, and click a primary color.

4	In the Lighting 2 area, open the Light color picker, and click an additional color.

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To change the direction of light on a 3-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the 3-D options tab.

3	In the Lighting 1 area, open the Light direction picker, and click a primary light direction.

4	 In the Lighting 2 area, open the Light direction picker, and click an additional light direction.

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Adjusting the bevel of 3-D TextArt images

Beveling creates the illusion that the edges of an object have been cut at an angle other than 90 degrees. You can select a preset bevel style and manipulate the depth of the angles to your preference.

 How to


To adjust the bevel style and depth of a 3-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the 3-D options tab.

3	Open the Bevel picker, and click a bevel style.

4	Move the Depth slider.

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Adjusting the resolution and texture of 3-D TextArt images

Adjusting the resolution of a TextArt image allows it to display and print more clearly. You can add texture to a 3-D image by adding preset texture styles and by adjusting the lighting and scale of a texture.

 How to


To adjust the resolution of a 3-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the Advanced 3-D options tab.

3	Choose a resolution setting from the Quality list box.

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To add texture to a 3-D TextArt image

1	Double-click an image.

2	Click the Advanced 3-D options tab.

3	Open the Face texture picker, and click a preset face texture style.

4	Open the Bevel texture picker, and click a preset bevel texture style.

5	Move the Texture size slider.

6	Move the Texture lighting slider.

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