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elena.bubeeva
elena.bubeeva
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October 23, 2018
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101: how to create a background in colour behind the text that is of the same shape as a text

  • 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

    3 replies

    Barb Binder
    Community Expert
    Barb BinderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 23, 2018

    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
      J
      jaym85408297
      Inspiring
      October 23, 2018

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

      elena.bubeeva
      elena.bubeevaAuthor
      Known Participant
      October 23, 2018

      Hi,

      how can you do this? also interested.

      Barb Binder
      Community Expert
      Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      October 23, 2018

      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
        L
        Community Expert
        LaubenderCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 23, 2018

        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

        elena.bubeeva
        elena.bubeevaAuthor
        Known Participant
        October 23, 2018

        Hi to everyone again,

        So here is the screenshot. I am not really sure what is the correct word of this action but I would like to create this shape in black behind the text "Russian native speaker". As for now I just marked the text with cmd + A, certainly it will be gone once I unclick it.

        Thanks everyone.

        elena.bubeeva
        elena.bubeevaAuthor
        Known Participant
        November 28, 2018

        If you have a new enough version, you can use paragraph shading:

        this will create a box rather than a rule like the underline.


        Thanks,

        I might try to apply it as well. However, I do not really see the button? Should it be under Paragraph characteristics?

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