即使您有使用过Adobe InDesign图形设计软件的经验,有时您也可能会发现很难达到您想要的效果。在本文中,我们将克服学习曲线并向您展示如何在InDesign文档中弯曲文本。
本教程将介绍如何通过创建弯曲路径、沿该路径添加文本以及格式化文本以使您的Indesign项目看起来像您想要的方式来构建文本。如果您使用矢量图形,请了解如何在 Illustrator 中翻转路径上的文本(how to flip text on a path in Illustrator)。
为文本创建图层
首先,如果您的设计将同时包含图形和文本,请考虑为所有排版创建一个专用层。
Select Window > Layers”以显示“图层(Layers)”面板或使用键盘快捷键 F7。然后选择新建图层(New Layer)按钮来创建一个新图层。
创建路径
InDesign有多种工具可用于创建路径。要创建弯曲路径,您可以使用椭圆工具(Ellipse Tool)或钢笔工具(Pen Tool)。虽然您可以使用任何形状工具来创建路径,但在本例中,我们将使用椭圆工具(Ellipse Tool)来创建一个完美的圆形。
如何创建完美的圆形路径(Perfect Circle Path)
首先,选择椭圆(Ellipse)工具。它可能隐藏在Rectangle Tool后面。如果是,请单击并按住矩形(Rectangle)工具图标上的下拉箭头,直到您看到额外的选项出现,包括椭圆(Ellipse)工具。或者,您可以使用键盘快捷键 L 来激活椭圆(Ellipse)工具。
选择椭圆(Ellipse)工具后,按住Shift键,然后单击并拖动光标以创建一个完美的圆。
要在InDesign(InDesign)中创建弯曲文本,请在路径上键入。这是我们将添加文本的弯曲路径。
使路径不可见
默认情况下,路径是不可见的。但是,如果打开了基本颜色和描边颜色,则需要将它们关闭以使路径不可见。
使用选择(Selection)工具,选择您刚刚创建的圆形路径。您可以在工具栏顶部或使用键盘快捷键 V
找到选择工具。(Selection)
选择(Selection)“选择”或“直接选择(Direct Selection)”工具后,单击圆形路径。然后选择属性(Properties)面板。在Essentials工作区中,选择Windows > Properties以显示Properties面板。
如果圆形路径应用了填充颜色和/或描边,您将在“属性(Properties)”面板中看到它。选择Fill下的 None 选项。
然后执行相同的操作以删除笔划。选择Stroke下的 None 选项。
您应该留下一个没有填充或描边的简单圆形路径。
接下来,我们将向路径的曲线添加文本。
添加您的文本
要添加文本,首先从工具栏中选择“路径(Path)上的类型(Type)”工具。它可能隐藏在文字(Type)工具下方。在文本工具上单击(Click)并按住鼠标按钮以显示“路径(Path)上的类型(Type)”工具。或者,您可以使用键盘快捷键Shift + T选择“路径(Path)类型(Type)”工具。
接下来,选择“在路径上(Path)键入(Type)”工具,将光标移动到圆圈上。当您在路径工具图标上的(Path Tool)类型(Type)旁边看到加(Plus)号图标时,单击圆圈。加号图标表示您可以在此处添加文本。
单击路径后,您会在路径上看到一个光标,您可以在其中添加文本。键入一行文本。
要调整字体的字体和大小,请通过选择Window > Type & Tables > Character来激活(Character)Character面板,或者使用键盘快捷键Ctrl + T或Command + T for Macs。
要调整类型的颜色,请通过选择“Window > Color > Color”或使用键盘快捷键 F6来激活“颜色(Color)”面板。选择(Select)文本并应用颜色。
接下来,我们将文本准确定位在圆形路径上您想要的位置。
沿曲线移动文本
要沿曲线移动文本,请使用选择工具(Selection Tool)选择路径上的类型。将指针悬停在类型的开始或结束括号上,直到在指针旁边看到一个带有箭头的图标。避免使用括号的输入端口或输出端口——它们用于将文本框架从一个连接到另一个。
将(Drag)文本沿路径拖动到所需位置。
在路径选项上键入
路径(Path)上的类型(Type)工具带有多种选项。Select Type > Type在路径(Path)上键入> 选项以显示对话框。
您可以添加Effect、Align和 Spacing 选项。
确保(Make)选中预览(Preview)框,然后尝试效果(Effect)下拉列表中的所有选项。Rainbow是默认效果,但请查看其他效果,例如Stair Step或Skew,看看您最喜欢哪种文字效果。
选中翻转(Flip)框以将锚点放在圆形路径的内部。您还可以使用对齐(Align)选项来调整文本相对于路径行的显示位置。基线(Baseline)是默认值。通常,选择Ascender将使文本顶部与路径对齐。选择Descender将使文本的底部与路径对齐。
间距(Spacing)选项控制曲线周围文本的间距
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How to Curve Text in InDesign
Even if you have experience with the graphic design software Adobe InDesign, sometimes you might find it difficult to aсhіeve the effect you want. In this article, we’ll conquer the learning curve and show you how to curve text іn an InDesign doсument.
This tutorial will cover how to arch text by creating a curved path, adding text along that path, and formatting the text so your Indesign project looks the way you want. If you’re working with vector graphics, learn how to flip text on a path in Illustrator.
Create a Layer for Text
First, if your design will have both graphics and text, consider creating a dedicated layer for all the typography.
Select Window > Layers to display the Layers panel or use the keyboard shortcut F7. Then select the New Layer button to create a new layer.
Create a Path
InDesign has several tools you can use to create a path. To create a curved path, you could use the Ellipse Tool or the Pen Tool. While you can use any shape tool to create a path, in this example, we’ll use the Ellipse Tool to create a perfect circle.
How to Create a Perfect Circle Path
First, select the Ellipse tool. It might be hidden behind the Rectangle Tool. If it is, click and hold the dropdown arrow on the Rectangle tool icon until you see the extra options appear, including the Ellipse tool. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut L to activate the Ellipse tool.
With the Ellipse tool selected, hold down the Shift key, and click and drag the cursor to create a perfect circle.
To create curved text in InDesign, you type on a path. This is the curved path we’ll add text to.
Make the Path Invisible
Paths are invisible by default. However, if base color and stroke color are turned on, you’ll need to turn them off to make the path invisible.
Using the Selection tool, select the circle path you just created. You can find the Selection tool at the top of the toolbar or by using the keyboard shortcut V.
With the Selection or Direct Selection tool selected, click on the circle path. Then select the Properties panel. In the Essentials workspace, select Windows > Properties to display the Properties panel.
If the circle path has a fill color and/or stroke applied to the path, you’ll see it in the Properties panel. Select the None option under Fill.
Then do the same to remove the stroke. Select the None option under Stroke.
You should be left with a simple circle path without fill or stroke.
Next we’ll add text to the curved line of the path.
Add Your Text
To add text, first select the Type on a Path tool from the toolbar. It may be hidden beneath the Type tool. Click and hold the mouse button on the text tool to reveal the Type on a Path tool. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Shift + T to select the Type on a Path tool.
Next, with the Type on a Path tool selected, move the cursor to the circle. When you see a Plus icon next to the Type on a Path Tool icon, click on the circle. The plus icon means you can add text there.
Once you click on the path, you’ll see a cursor on the path where you can add text. Type a line of text.
To adjust the font and size of the type, activate the Character panel by selecting Window > Type & Tables > Character or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + T or Command + T for Macs.
To adjust the color of the type, activate the Color panel by selecting Window > Color > Color or use the keyboard shortcut F6. Select text and apply the color.
Next we’ll position the text exactly where you want it on the circle path.
Move the Text Along the Curve
To move your text along the curve, use the Selection Tool to select the type on a path. Hover the pointer over the type’s beginning or end bracket until you see an icon with an arrow next to the pointer. Avoid the bracket’s in port or out port—those are used to thread text frames from one to the next.
Drag the text along the path to the desired position.
Type on a Path Options
The Type on a Path tool comes with a variety of options. Select Type > Type on a Path > Options to display the dialog box.
You can add Effect, Align, and Spacing options.
Make sure the Preview box is checked, and try all the options in the Effect dropdown. Rainbow is the default effect, but look at others like Stair Step or Skew to see which text effect you like best.
Check the Flip box to put the anchor point in the inside of the circle path. You can also use the Align options to adjust where the text appears relative to the line of the path. Baseline is the default. In general, selecting Ascender will align the top of the text to the path. Selecting Descender will align the bottom of the text to the path.
The Spacing option controls the spacing of the text around the curve.
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