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Jun 7, 2026 12:04 AM UTC
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Putting text over a photo

When I try to put a text box over a photo the text disappears but the text box shows. How do I get the text to show

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Dave Creamer of IDEASCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Jun 7, 2026 1:02 AM UTC

    It reads as if you accidentally made text wrap a default. Delete the current text box and deselect everything. Check your text wrap panel to make sure it is off. Then make a new text box. 

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Jun 7, 2026 1:02 AM UTC

    It reads as if you accidentally made text wrap a default. Delete the current text box and deselect everything. Check your text wrap panel to make sure it is off. Then make a new text box. 

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    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    rollsnutAuthor
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    Jun 7, 2026 2:02 AM UTC

    Dave, thanks for making me seek further. Thanks to you I now have a solution:

    Click on photo → in text wrap check INVERT

    the put text box onto photo.Thanks again so much. This is the BEST answer

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