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MicRos
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February 15, 2021
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Combining/merging text boxes

  • February 15, 2021
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Hi there.. Is there a way of combining individual text boxes into one text box in Illustrator (25.2)? Have to edit a file from PDF format and some of the text boxes split up after opening. Thanks!

    Correct answer Monika Gause

    You just imported the PDF and did not change anything in the stacking order of those text object?

    Select all the text objects and copy them.

    With the text tool draw an area text (a rectangle). The cursor should now be blinking in the text object.

    Edit > Paste.

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    Dunetchka31520186t053
    Participant
    August 6, 2023

    I found a better way to do it: https://ajarproductions.com/blog/2008/11/23/merge-text-extension-for-illustrator/ 

    He has a script and works perfect! Saves LOTS of time.

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      MicRosAuthor
      Participant
      August 7, 2023

      Thanks, will test the script. 👍

      Monika Gause
      Community Expert
      Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      February 15, 2021

      You just imported the PDF and did not change anything in the stacking order of those text object?

      Select all the text objects and copy them.

      With the text tool draw an area text (a rectangle). The cursor should now be blinking in the text object.

      Edit > Paste.

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        MicRosAuthor
        Participant
        February 15, 2021

        I just opened the PDF (File > Open) and no, I didn't change the stacking order.

        Thank you, this solution worked perfectly.

        Cheryllion
        Cheryllion
        Known Participant
        November 17, 2021

        No easier way to do that, eh? I have this problem every time I open a PDF, and there are hundreds or thousands of separated text blocks. Selecting them, deleting and pasting each section is so time consuming. I wish AI could recognize this and deal with it for me.

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