![]() In the box next to the little t big t (tT) increase the size of the font until you have the desired look you are going for. ![]() To increase a font’s size, go to window in your top toolbar, scroll down to type, and click on character. You will then need to increase the size of your type so it will extend all the way across your path. Hover over one of the lines until an arrow appears and drag it until the type is centered. The side markers are the lines with squares on them. To fix that, use your direct selection tool (A) and select and move one of the side markers. ![]() When you click on your line and start typing you will notice that the type is not centered. You can draw out a path using your pen (P) or pencil (N) tool and with the type on a path tool selected click on your path. Let’s say you need your text to move in a wavy pattern. The type on a path tool is unique because it lets you add type to any shape or line. You can then type out anything you want within the shape. If you don’t click on the path the area type tool won’t work so clicking on the path is essential. With the area type tool selected, click on the path of your shape. To do this draw any shape with the pen tool (P). The area type tool allows you to add type to any shape. For the purpose of this tutorial, I am not going to explain the type tool since it is quite simple (with the tool selected you click anywhere and type away). Illustrator provides you with 7 basic type tools which can be found by clicking and holding down on your type tool ( looks like an uppercase T) in your left side toolbar to expose the other type tools. ![]() Lately, I have been doing a lot of free work for blogs that have required me to work with type so I thought I would share with you some of the tools that Adobe Illustrator provides to help you customize type in your designs. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |