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101: how to create a background in colour behind the text that is of the same shape as a text

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October 23, 2018
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Hi guys,

I searched under Text and Typography, however still can’t find what I need. How do I create a background in colour behind the text that is of the same shape as a text?

Like it‘s written TEXT in white on a black background?

PS I have a screenshot but cant really attacg it here.

Thanks!

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Correct answer Barb Binder

Hi Elena:

I think Jeffrey's approach is a good one. Here are the visuals to support his answer.

1. Type in the text and turn on underline.

2. Alt/Opt click the underline button to access Underline Options. Increase the weight, adjust the offset and change the color to Black.

3. Change the text color to Paper/White.

4. Now when you change the text, the background changes with you.

5. Save this as a style and you can apply it to any text.

~Barb

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Hi Elena:

Follow the link in your email to view this thread in your web browser, and use this button to add your screen shot. That will help us help you more quickly.

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

Inspiring

How about giving the text a stroke of whatever thickness and color?

elena.bubeevaAuthor

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Hi,

how can you do this? also interested.

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Hi Elena:

I think Jeffrey's approach is a good one. Here are the visuals to support his answer.

1. Type in the text and turn on underline.

2. Alt/Opt click the underline button to access Underline Options. Increase the weight, adjust the offset and change the color to Black.

3. Change the text color to Paper/White.

4. Now when you change the text, the background changes with you.

5. Save this as a style and you can apply it to any text.

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

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Hi Elena,

do you mean you want to define a stroke value to text with alignment outside?

Perfectly doable with InDesign.

For including screenshots use the Insert Image icon of the forum editor.

You cannot attach images when answering replies by mail.

Regards,
Uwe

Inspiring

I just used the screen clip tool, copy from there and paste in the reply.

Strange I didn't notice your reply, since it is stamped 10 minutes earlier than mine!

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Your comments need to move through the moderation, Uwe's don't.

Please add the screen shot through the web browser, and not through your email.

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training