Text frames

Create a basic Text Frame

• Select the Type tool from the toolbar on the left hand side.
• Click and drag to create a text frame.

Add some text within the Text Frame

• Paste some text inside the text frame.
• Alternatively, go to the Type menu → Fill with placeholder text.

Move and resize the text frame

• Select the default Selection tool from the toolbar.
• Click once on the Text Frame to select it. Note: the Control Panel options may change when you select specific objects.
• Click and drag the text frame to reposition it.
• Click and drag a grip point around the edge of the text frame to resize it or reshape it.

Edit text inside the Text Frame

• Double click on the text inside the text frame. Note: the Control Panel options will change when you select the actual text, giving you different options.
• Make any text edits you desire.

What is Overset Text?

If you have too much text inside a text frame and there is not enough space for all of it to display, you will get a warning called Overset Text. This is indicated by a red + symbol on the bottom right of the text frame.

Fixing Overset Text

There are several ways to fix Overset text:

• Reduce the amount of text in your text frame.
• Increase the size of your text frame by clicking and dragging a grip point
• Alternatively, increase the size of your text frame by double-clicking a grip point.

Linking multiple Text Frames

Another method to accommodate large amounts of text is by linking Text Frames together. To create linked text frames:

• Click on the overset text icon at the bottom right of a text frame
• Click and drag to draw a new text frame
• Text will now move between these two text frames based on their sizes.

Snap Text Frames to your grid

As you resize and stretch your text frame, the edges will snap to your grid. Use your grid to add consistency throughout your portfolio.