Moving text


You can move vector and raster text anywhere in an image. You can move the text after it is fitted to the path by selecting it and dragging it along the path. PaintShop Pro aligns text based on the nearest point where the text meets the path.

Important! To move raster text that is on a layer with other raster information, such as raster shapes or brushstrokes, you must isolate the text. You can use a selection tool, such as the Magic Wand tool, to select and move the text. For more information about making selections, see Creating selections.

To move text

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Edit tab 
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pick tool .
2 Click the text you want to move.
A bounding box surrounds the text.
3 Position your cursor over the selected text, until it changes its shape to a four-way arrow , and drag the text anywhere in the image.

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You can also move text to another layer by cutting and pasting it onto another layer.

To move text along a path

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Edit tab 
1 Choose the Pick tool .
2 Click the text you want to move.
A bounding box appears around the text.
3 Position your cursor over the selected text, until it changes its shape to a four-way arrow , and drag the text to the desired location.
Note: As you drag the text, a small, square icon moves with it. This icon indicates one of the following:
the start of the text if the text was left-aligned
the midpoint of the text if the text was centered
the end of the text if the text was right-aligned

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