Changing text position in an object

You can move text in a shape to various areas in and around the shape. For example, you can place the text above, below, to the right, or to the left of the shape, or keep it inside the shape.

1. Select the object and click the Text Properties black A button button. The text properties panel opens.

2. From the Text Position list, select the desired position.

text position button selected with drop-down list of options

Option Description Example
Text Inside

Text is inside the object.

text inside a rectangle
Text Above

Text is above the object

text above a rectangle
Text Below

Text is below the object.

text below a rectangle
Text Left

Text is to the left of the object.

text to the left of a rectangle
Text Right

Text is to the right of the object.

text to the right of a rectangle