Pro Tip: You can adjust the size of your Text Box at any time using the Selection Tool and dragging its edges.

This box will act as a parameter for any text you include in this area. Select the Type Tool icon then drag your cursor across any section of your Artboard to create a box. You can actually create boundaries for where your text will sit within a specific area of your Artboard. The Text Box feature is especially handy when working through text-heavy graphic designs.

These features go beyond the basic Type Tool and will help streamline your workflow or equip you with some snazzy new tricks of the trade. Today, we’re shedding light on a few type tools in Adobe Illustrator that you may have overlooked if you’re self-taught in the software or just getting started with it. By the end of this workshop you should have a better understanding of editing typography in illustrator and how to make your own poster. When it comes to typography, are you really making the most out of the features Adobe Illustrator has to offer? With an abundance of powerful tools at your fingertips, exploring unknown ones can feel a bit intimidating - especially once you’ve already got a workflow and process down pat.

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