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4. For static text only: In the Property inspector, click the Text Direction button (in the top
row, to the right of the Italic button) and select an option to specify the orientation of the
text:
Horizontal makes text flow horizontally, left to right (the default setting).
Vertical Left-to-Right makes text flow vertically, left to right.
Vertical Right-to-Left makes text flow vertically, right to left.
5. Do one of the following:
■ To create a text block that displays text in a single line, click where you want the
text to start.
■ To create a text block with a fixed width (for horizontal text) or fixed height (for
vertical text), position the pointer where you want the text to start and drag to the
desired width or height.
6. Select text attributes in the Property inspector as described in “Setting text attributes”
on page 166.
To change the dimensions of a text block:
■ Drag its resize handle.
When text is selected, a blue bounding box lets you manually resize any text box by
dragging one of its handles. Static text boxes have four handles that let you resize the text
box horizontally. Dynamic text boxes have eight handles that let you resize the text box
vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
To switch a text block between fixed-width or fixed-height and extending:
■ Double-click the resize handle.
NOTE
Layout options for vertical text are disabled if the text is dynamic or input. Only static
text can be vertical.
NOTE
If you create a text block that extends past the edge of the Stage as you type, the
text isn’t lost. To make the handle accessible again, add line breaks, move the
text block, or select View > Work Area.
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