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Add text with the Type tool

The Type tool lets you add text to your designs.

  1. Click the Type tool   or press T.

  2. Point type: To add text at a point, click where you want the line to begin and start typing.

  3. Paragraph type: To create a rectangular container for longer text like paragraphs, drag to make a bounding box.

  4. Area type: To use a closed object's shape as a type area, click its path with the Type tool selected.

  5. To add a line break, press Return (macOS) or Enter (Windows).

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