Frame text

Frame text is perfect for presenting paragraphs with a formalized structure and layout. If you want to present text in columns, frame text is the ideal solution.

By clicking in the drawn frame then typing, you're able to fill the frame with frame text. If excess text overflows the bottom of the frame, you can either reduce the text's font size from the context toolbar or make the text frame larger; both methods will make the text fit the frame.

Frame text can be created within rectangular (square) frames using the Frame Text Tool or within any curve or closed shape.

Frame Text Tool To create frame text:

With the Frame Text Tool selected:

  1. Drag on the page. This sets the initial size of the text frame.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Type your text.
    • Paste (V) previously copied text.
    • From the Text menu, select Insert Text from File. In the pop-up dialog, navigate to and select a file, and click Open.
To create frame text from curves/shapes:
  1. Select a previously drawn curve or shape.
  2. From the Tools panel, select Frame Text Tool.
  3. Position the cursor close to the curve or within the shape.

    The cursor will change to indicate that shaped frame text will be created.

  4. Click to convert the curve or shape to a shaped text frame.
  5. Type your text.

Resizing text frames

When resizing a frame you can control whether:

To reflow text:

With the text frame selected, do one of the following:

To scale text:

Using placeholder text

If you're designing before full copy has been written, you can use placeholder (filler) text to help you progress with your project.

To add filler text:

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