User's Guide

Properties of Text Box
The appearance of a selected text box can be changed by selecting different options in its
Properties dialog box.
How do I display the Properties of Text Box dialog box for a selected text box?
There are multiple ways to display the Properties of Text Box dialog box for a selected text
box:
• Method 1 – With the cursor positioned over the text box, right-click the mouse to
display the pop-up menu. Select Properties....
• Method 2 – Simultaneously press the [Ctrl] key on a standard keyboard and click the
text box to display the pop-up menu. Select Properties....
• Method 3 – Select Properties... from the Edit menu.
• Method 4 – Click the Properties button on the Advanced Toolbar.
Using the Select Tool, double-click the text box to display the Properties dialog box.
Tip
How do I color the border of a selected text box and/or set a new border width
using its Properties dialog box?
1. Display the text box’s Properties dialog box.
2. Select (i.e., check) the Show Border or
Line option from the Appearance tab.
The current border color shows in the
preview box.
3. To change the border color, click
Change. The Pick Color dialog box
displays. Choose a different color and
click OK to close the Pick Color dialog
box.
4. Select the desired border width (1–10).
Properties of Text Box dialog box
5. Click Apply to preview the new selections.
Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
How do I fill a selected text box with a color using its Properties dialog box?
1. Display the text box’s Properties dialog box.
2. Select (i.e., check) the Show Fill option from the Appearance tab. The current fill color
shows in the preview box.
3. To change the fill color, click Change. The Pick Color dialog box displays. Choose a
different color and click OK to close the Pick Color dialog box.
4. Click Apply to preview the new selections. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
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