Adobe 23101335 User Guide - Page 266
Converting between point type and, paragraph type, Warping type layers
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256 CHAPTER 9 Using Type When file size and limiting the number of colors is most important, leaving type without anti-aliased edges may be preferable, despite the jagged edges. Also, consider using larger type than you would use for printed works. Larger type can be easier to view online and gives you more freedom in deciding whether to apply anti-aliasing to type. Note: When you use anti-aliasing, type may be rendered inconsistently at small sizes and low resolutions (such as the resolution used for Web graphics). To reduce this inconsistency, deselect the Fractional Width option in the Character palette menu. When you convert from paragraph type to point type, a carriage return is added at the end of each line of type (with the exception of the last line). When you convert point type to paragraph type, you must remove carriage returns in the paragraph type to let the characters reflow in the bounding box. Important: When you convert paragraph type to point type, all characters that overflow the bounding box are deleted. To avoid losing text, adjust the bounding box so that all type is visible prior to conversion. To apply anti-aliasing to a type layer: 1 Select the type layer in the Layers palette. 2 Choose Layer > Type, and choose an option from the submenu; or select the type tool ( ) and choose an option from the anti-aliasing menu ( ) in the options bar: • None to apply no anti-aliasing. • Crisp to make type appear more sharp. • Strong to make type appear heavier. • Smooth to make type appear smoother. Converting between point type and paragraph type You can convert point type to paragraph type to adjust the flow of characters within a bounding box. Or you can convert paragraph type to point type to make each text line flow independently from the others. To convert between point type and paragraph type: 1 Select the type layer in the Layers palette. 2 Choose Layer > Type > Convert to Point Text, or Layer > Type > Convert to Paragraph Text. Warping type layers Warping allows you to distort type to conform to a variety of shapes; for example, you can warp type in the shape of an arc or a wave. The warp style you select is an attribute of the type layer-you can change a layer's warp style at any time to change the overall shape of the warp. Warping options give you precise control over the orientation and perspective of the warp effect.