Add text within objects using the Area Type tool

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Last updated on 25 October 2023

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The Area Type tool lets you add text to objects.

A text is placed within a heart shape using the area type tool

Select the Area Type tool.
Click anywhere on the path of an object to type or paste your text.
Double-click the Area Type tool to open the Area Type Options dialog box. Customize the tool's Width, Height, Columns, Rows, Offset, and Align settings.

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