The text within a text box can be formatted similar to formatting text in Microsoft Word™.

 

In the course of this example, we will:

•Change the font.

•Change the font size.

•Change the paragraph alignment.

 

1.Select File tab→Open (Figure T3.1).

2.Open the layout TextBoxFormat.fey found in the Tutorial Sample Data archive.

This layout contains a single text box in the center of the page with the text "This is a text box" (Figure T5.6). The default settings for text are Arial, 10 pt., and left alignment.

Figure T5.6 Text Box

 

You can change the text by selecting the Text tab on the ribbon (Figure T5.7). The Text editing commands are very similar to those in Microsoft Word™.

Figure T5.7 Text Formatting Commands

 

3.Highlight the text in the text box.

4.Change the Font to Courier Bold.

5.Increase the Font Size to 16pt.

6.Change the Font Alignment to Right.

 

The text should now look like Figure T5.8 (right panel).

Figure T5.8 Formatting a Text Box

 

Next, we will change the text box properties.