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February 15, 2019
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Auto resize text to fit into a box

  • February 15, 2019
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I currently have a text box like so:

I would like it to be when I type something in this box that it'll fit the maximum amount of space width wise that it could.  In this example it would create this:

From another thread I saw that someone recommended it doing it from here:

Type > Area Type. 

I'm using illustrator cc 2019 and that is not an option under Type.  Can any one let me know how this can be done please?

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Correct answer jane-e

Hi

Auto-size only works with Area Type in Illustrator. Double-click the widget at the bottom. It does not work the way you are asking — it makes the frame fit the text, not vice versa.

~ Jane

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jane-e
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jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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February 17, 2019

Hi

Auto-size only works with Area Type in Illustrator. Double-click the widget at the bottom. It does not work the way you are asking — it makes the frame fit the text, not vice versa.

~ Jane

CarlosCanto
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CarlosCantoCommunity Expert
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February 16, 2019

it could be scripted.

check this thread for an awesome way of doing it manually using envelopes, would that work for your needs?

Re: Resize Text in a static textbox size.

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 15, 2019

    Illustrator has no feature like this.

    I'm not aware of a script either.

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