Text Problems

[Andrew Morton]

> Can;t figure out where to add the error trapping but this is working fine.

> on mouseDown me
> if member("abolition_text_changer").rtf= member("Ann Yearsley_text").rtf

then

> myRtf = member("Ann Yearsley_text").rtf
> fIO = new(Xtra "fileIO")

if not(objectP(fIO)) then
alert("Could not instantiate fileIO xtra.")
exit
end if

> aFile = displaySave(fIO,"Select a filename","Ann Yearsley.rtf")

if aFile="" then -- user pressed escape
exit
end if

> createFile(fIO,aFile)

-- check for error

> openFile(fIO,aFile,0)

-- check for error

> writeString(fIO,myRtf)

-- check for error
etc.

Andrew Morton

[Paul_Scotton@adobeforums.com]

Hi all, I am using the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CS on a G5 Mac. I am desparately trying to justify some text but it will just will not happen. I have been to the help pages and followed the instructions to the letter with no success. But under the Type menu the Area Type Options is always grayed out, so I cannot proceed further than this and it is getting increasingly frustrating. Is there anyone out there who help me before I pull my hair out.

I look forward to your help. Many thanks.

Paul

[Doug_Katz@adobeforums.com]

Is your type in an AREA type block? Or is it POINT text. Only area
type will justify.

[Paul_Scotton@adobeforums.com]

Hi Doug, thanks for replying to my message.

My text is POINT text as the problem that I am having is that the AREA TYPE OPTIONS in the type menu is always grayed out, so I can not change it to AREA TYPE. Is there something that I might be doing wrong and there is a different way to change it. Let me know if there is a solution, I will be very grateful if you can help.

Many thanks
Paul

[Gary_Newman@adobeforums.com]

Select the text with one of the arrow pointers. Cut. Get the Type tool and drag out a text box. Paste.

[Paul_Scotton@adobeforums.com]

Hi Gary,

Not THE Gary Newman from the 80s era I presume.

Thanks the the great tip, it work perfectly and I can now finish the job without pulling my hair out.

Many thanks again.

Paul

[Gary_Newman@adobeforums.com]

I still occasionally get calls asking if I do weddings.