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February 7, 2021
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Typing text over an image

  • February 7, 2021
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I'm a newbie and having a tough time with typing text over an image I've placed in a box.  It's a scenic picture and as if it was a postcard, I just want to type the name of the place.  I've tried arranging the boxes but send backward bring to front etc is all greyed out.  I've spent HOURS on what should be a very simple thing. Please help!

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Correct answer Derek Cross

Try this: under the Objects menu, select Text Frame Options and tick Ignore Text Wrap,

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Derek Cross
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Derek CrossCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
February 7, 2021

Try this: under the Objects menu, select Text Frame Options and tick Ignore Text Wrap,

Susan HAuthor
Participating Frequently
February 7, 2021

Thank you!!  This worked.  I guess it's because the picture that I'm writing on top of is text wrapped (sorry, don't know the lingo).  OMG....thank you thank you!

Legend
February 7, 2021

Hello,

 

Try using the text tool to place a text frame over top the placed image to type in.

 

Regards,

Mike

Susan HAuthor
Participating Frequently
February 7, 2021

Thank you but I have never been able to get the text tool to work.  If I select it and then get the symbol into my document, when I start typing, the left hand menu just jumps around and no typed words appear. I really need a step by step for dummies

 

Derek Cross
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 7, 2021

Which version of InDesign and OS?