Graphic Design Lesson Examples with Adobe Programs

How To Use The Type Tool In Adobe Illustrator?

How To Use The Type Tool In Adobe Illustrator

A point type is a horizontal or vertical line of text that starts where you click and grows as you write. Each line of text is self-contained—it grows and contracts as you edit it, but it does not wrap to the next line. This method of entering text is helpful for adding a few words to your artwork.

Step 1:

Choose either the Type tool or the Vertical Type tool.

Step 2:

The pointer is replaced with an I-beam inside a dotted box. The location of the baseline, on which the text sits, is marked by a tiny horizontal line towards the bottom of the I-beam.

Step 3:

Place your cursor where you want the line of text to begin.

Step 4:

Enter the text here. To start a new line of text inside the same type object, press Enter or Return.

This is how you can enter the text of your choice in Adobe illustrator!