When a text object is selected and the Edit tool is active, a control hook is displayed at the text entry point.

When the text control hook is visible, you can perform the following operations:

  • Activate and drag the hook to move the text.

  • Click anywhere in the text and drag the mouse to move the object.

  • Right-click on the hook to display the corresponding menu of commands.

SuggerimentoTip:

While dragging a hook you can press TAB to constrain the horizontal or vertical displacement from the starting position.

To edit the text

  1. Select the text and perform one of the following operations:

    • Choose the Edit Text command from the Graphics » Text menu.

    • Press the key combination SHIFT+ENTER.

    • Activate the context menu with the right mouse button and choose the command Edit Text .

  2. The input cursor appears at the beginning of the text. Enter the text.

  3. To end the editing phase by confirming the changes, click on a point outside the text.
    To end the editing phase cancelling the changes made to the text, press the ESC key.

Commands in the hook menu

Command Description

Move All

Moves all active hooks. Displays the Move dialog box.

Deselect All

Deactivates all active hooks.

Select Hook

Activates the clicked hook.

Deselect Hook

Disables the clicked hook.

Move Text

Displays the Move dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to move an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Rotate Text

Displays the Rotate dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to rotate an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Resize Text

Displays the Resize dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to resize an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Properties Text

Displays the Properties dialog box. This command acts only on the object to which the clicked hook belongs and allows you to modify the parameters of an object included in a group independently of the other objects in the group.

Show reference point

Displays the transformation center of the selection. The transformation center is initially hidden and is set in the center of the selection rectangle. See the Transformation center.

See also