Defining Default Attributes for Text Boxes and Shapes
The default attributes of text boxes and shapes determine their color, size, and
orientation when they’re first inserted on a page.
To define a default text box:
1
Place a floating text box on the page.
To read about placing a floating text box, see “Adding a Floating Text Box” on page 104.
2
Type text into the text box, select the text, and then set its attributes.
To read about setting text attributes, see “Formatting Text Size and Appearance” on
page 82.
3
Select the text box, and then set its attributes.
See “Modifying Objects” on page 164 and “Filling Objects with Colors or Images” on
page 171 for more information.
4
Set text wrapping using the Wrap inspector.
To read about setting text wrapping, see “Wrapping Text Around an Inline or Floating
Object” on page 113.
5
Select the text box, and then choose Format > Advanced > Define Default Text Box Style.
6
Delete the text box from the page.
To define a default shape:
1
Place a floating shape on the page.
To read about placing a floating shape, see “What Are Floating and Inline Objects?” on
page 137.
2
Type text into the shape, select the text, and then set its attributes.
To read about setting text attributes, see “Formatting Text Size and Appearance” on
page 82.
3
Select the shape, and then set its attributes.
See “Modifying Objects” on page 164 and “Filling Objects with Colors or Images” on
page 171 for more information.
Line length and orientation can’t be defined within a template. Line attributes such as
color, thickness, and opacity must be set separately.
4
Set text wrapping using the Wrap inspector.
To read about setting text wrapping, see “Wrapping Text Around an Inline or Floating
Object” on page 113.
5
Select the shape, and then choose Format > Advanced > Define Default Shape Style.
6
Delete the shape from the page.