Select the object using the Selection tool.
Last updated on
7 Agt 2026
Learn how to switch between paths, text frames, and graphics frames in Adobe InDesign to repurpose layout objects for different types of content.
Frames and paths are key layout elements in InDesign for structuring and organizing content. While paths function as graphic shapes, frames act as containers that can hold text or images. Understanding how to convert between paths, text frames, and graphics frames allows you to repurpose existing shapes and adjust your layout without recreating objects from scratch.
Identify frame and path types
Identify the object type by its visual indicators:
- Text frame: Displays ports in the upper-left and lower-right corners.
- Graphics frame: Shows a crossbar (X) when empty.
- Path: Appears as a simple shape with stroke or fill properties.
Select Object > Content and check which content type has been selected to confirm the object type.
Convert between paths, text frames, and graphics frames
Select the path using the Selection tool.
Select Object > Content, then select the required content type:
• Graphic: Converts the object into a graphics frame that can contain placed images.
• Text: Converts the object into a text frame that accepts typed or placed text.
• Unassigned: Converts the object into a path that functions as a graphic shape without content.
Note
If the frame contains text or graphics, remove the content before converting the frame type. Frame conversion preserves the object's stroke, fill, and effects.
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