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.
To create a TextArt image
1 Click Insert Graphics 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.
To insert a preset 2-D TextArt image
1 Click Insert Graphics 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.
To insert a preset 3-D TextArt image
1 Click Insert Graphics 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.
To save a TextArt image as a separate file
1 Select an image.
2 Click File 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
