To convert between block text and freeform text

1. Highlight the text you want to convert.

2. On the Edit menu, click Copy (or Cut) to place the text on the Clipboard.

3. Double-click anywhere outside the text area to deselect all text.

4. Click the Text Tool in the toolbox.

5. Move the text pointer where you want to place the freeform text, and click the left mouse button to place the text cursor.

6. On the Edit menu, click Paste. The text appears in the new format.

7. Press ESC when you finish editing.

In step 5, you can draw a container to contain the text. Press and hold the left mouse button, and drag a container in which to place block text. Release the mouse button.