Re: Text running around a logo

Am 24.09.21 um 14:57 schrieb Gregory Pittman:
> On 9/24/21 07:35, Rolf-Werner Eilert wrote:
>> I vaguely remember that there was an option to let text run along a 
>> path, for example around a circle. Or do I remember another program here?
>>
>> If this is true, how would I proceed? There is a logo, and I would 
>> like to have text run all around it: motto, address, web URL, 
>> telephone no. etc. The goal would be to form a circular sticker.
>>
>> On my system, there is 1.4.6, but I could use the latest appImage as 
>> well.
>>
> 
> Hi Rolf,
> 
> I think what you're looking for is the Path tool. I am presuming that 
> your logo will be something created in an image frame, but you will need 
> to use text and a shape, such as a circle.
> 
> 1. Create your logo.
> 2. Make a circle which outlines the logo.
> 3. Make a text frame and put your text into it.
> 4. Hold down Shift, click on the text frame, then the circle, so that 
> both are selected.
> 5. Go to Item > Path Tools, click on Attach Text to Path. Your text 
> should be placed around the circle.
> 
> You can still edit the text using Story Editor, adjust the font and its 
> size, etc., and edit the circle in Properties or elsewhere. For example, 
> you may find that your text starts at a 3 o'clock position on the circle 
> -- just rotate the circle to get it to start where you wish. Adjust size 
> and shape of the circle as needed, and position over your logo.
> 
> Greg
> 
> 

Thank you all for your tips! That was it.

Regards
Rolf


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