How to Use the Text Frame Tool in Affinity Designer
Posted on 18th June 2023
The Text Frame Tool is one of the most versatile and powerful tools in Affinity Designer. It can be used to create text frames of any size and shape, and to flow text within those frames. In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at how to use the Text Frame Tool to create and format text frames and flow text within them.
Creating Text Frames
To create a text frame, simply click and drag with the Text Frame Tool. By default, the text frame will be created as a rectangular shape, but you can also hold down the Shift key to constrain the frame to a square, or the Alt (Option) key to create an oval text frame.
If you want to create a text frame with a specific width and height, you can enter those values in the Width and Height fields in the Tool Options bar.
Flowing Text into Text Frames
Once you’ve created a text frame, you can flow text into it from another text frame or from a text file. To flow text into a text frame, simply click and drag with the Text Frame Tool from the source text frame or file to the destination text frame.
If you want to flow text into a text frame from a file, you can click the “Choose File” button in the Tool Options bar, or you can drag and drop the file into the document window.
Formatting Text Frames
Once you’ve created and flowed text into a text frame, you can format the text as you would with any other text object. You can change the font, font size, color, alignment, and so on.
To format the text in a text frame, simply select the frame with the Text Frame Tool and then use the options in the Text Formatting toolbar to format the text.
Resizing Text Frames
Text frames can be resized just like any other object in Affinity Designer. To resize a text frame, simply select it with the Text Frame Tool and then click and drag one of the handles.
If you want to resize the text frame to a specific width and height, you can enter those values in the Width and Height fields in the Tool Options bar.
Rotating Text Frames
Text frames can also be rotated just like any other object in Affinity Designer. To rotate a text frame, simply select it with the Text Frame Tool and then click and drag the rotation handle.
If you want to rotate the text frame to a specific angle, you can enter that value in the Angle field in the Tool Options bar.
Wrapping Text around Objects
One of the most powerful features of the Text Frame Tool is the ability to wrap text around other objects. To wrap text around an object, simply select the object with the Selection Tool and then click and drag with the Text Frame Tool from the object to the text frame.
The text will flow around the object, and you can adjust the spacing between the object and the text by clicking and dragging the “Wrap Offset” handle.
Converting Text Frames to Other Objects
Text frames can be converted to other objects, such as shapes, paths, or curves. To convert a text frame to another object, simply select the text frame with the Text Frame Tool and then click the “Convert to Shape” button in the Tool Options bar.
You can also convert a text frame to a path or a curve by clicking the “Convert to Path” or “Convert to Curve” button in the Tool Options bar.
The Text Frame Tool is one of the most versatile tools in Affinity Designer. It can be used to create text frames of any size and shape, and to flow text inside them.
To use the Text Frame Tool, select it from the Tools palette, or press the T key. Then click and drag on the artboard to create a text frame. The size and shape of the frame can be adjusted by clicking and dragging on the handles.
Once you have created a text frame, you can enter text into it by clicking on the frame and typing. The text will flow inside the frame, wrapping around any objects that are in the way.
If you need more control over how the text flows, you can use the Text Wrap Panel. To open this panel, go to the Text menu and choose Text Wrap. Here you can choose how the text wraps around objects, and you can also add spacing between the text and the objects.
The Text Frame Tool is a powerful tool that can be used to create all kinds of text documents, from simple flyers to complex newsletters. With a little practice, you’ll be able to create beautiful documents that are easy to read and look great.
In the “Text” tab of the “Toolbox” on the left side of the screen, click and hold on the “Text Frame” tool.
Drag your cursor across the area where you want to add text. A text frame will appear, into which you can type your text.
If you want to change the width or height of the text frame, simply click and drag one of the handles on the frame. You can also click inside the frame and use the “Arrange” menu at the top of the screen to adjust the size.
If you want to add more text frames, simply click and drag the “Text Frame” tool again. You can click and drag the frames to move them around, or use the “Arrange” menu to change their order.
To delete a text frame, select it and press the “Delete” key on your keyboard.
To use the Text Frame Tool in Affinity Designer, first select the Text Frame Tool from the toolbar. Then, click and drag on the canvas to create a text frame. The text frame will be created with a default width and height.
To change the width and height of the text frame, click and drag on the text frame’s handles. To change the width, drag the handles on the left or right sides of the text frame. To change the height, drag the handles on the top or bottom sides of the text frame.
To move the text frame, click and drag on the text frame. To rotate the text frame, click and drag on the text frame’s rotation handle.
To add text to the text frame, click on the text frame and then type. To format the text, use the formatting options in the toolbar. To change the font, use the Font drop-down menu in the toolbar. To change the font size, use the Size drop-down menu in the toolbar. To make the text bold, use the Bold button in the toolbar. To make the text italic, use the Italic button in the toolbar. To underline the text, use the Underline button in the toolbar.
To change the color of the text, use the Color drop-down menu in the toolbar. To change the alignment of the text, use the Alignment buttons in the toolbar. To increase the spacing between the lines of text, use the Line Spacing button in the toolbar.
To change the width of the text frame, click and drag on the text frame’s handles. To change the height of the text frame, click and drag on the text frame’s handles. To move the text frame, click and drag on the text frame. To rotate the text frame, click and drag on the text frame’s rotation handle.
