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Chris P. Bacon
Chris P. Bacon
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December 1, 2022
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Why can't I fill the shape with text in InDesign?

  • December 1, 2022
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I have hidden the image, this selection is on an image.

If I try on an other selection on an empty page, it works.

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Correct answer Harshika Verma

Hi @Chris P. Bacon 

 

Thank you for reaching out and sharing the video. It looks like the shape you created needs to be converted to a text path.

Please see the attached image:-

 

 

To fill your shape with text, Right-Click on the shape and choose Content > Text. Please see the below image for reference.

 

 

 

Let us know if that helps.

 

Thanks,

Harshika 

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pixxxelschubser
Community Expert
pixxxelschubserCommunity Expert
Community Expert
December 2, 2022

At first I thought your path might not be closed. That is a common cause. But then, almost at the end of your video, you see that filling with text is possible --> the correct cursor appears:

 

 

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    Community Expert
    Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 2, 2022

    No - you don't need a closed path to make a text frame 😛

     

    At a guess - the preference is not checked

     

     

    As when they click into the shape - you don't even see the blinking cursor come up to show it's active.

    So my theory is that it's not being converted to a text frame.

     

     

      Peter Spier
      Community Expert
      Peter SpierCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      December 2, 2022

      I didn't actually see an attempt to click into the path with the cursor in the circle. I did notice, however, that re-selecting the Type tool seemed to lose that cursor.

      Wouldn't surprise me if there's som corruption in the file. Try an export to .idml.

        Harshika Verma
        Community Manager
        Harshika VermaCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
        Community Manager
        December 1, 2022

        Hi @Chris P. Bacon 

         

        Thank you for reaching out and sharing the video. It looks like the shape you created needs to be converted to a text path.

        Please see the attached image:-

         

         

        To fill your shape with text, Right-Click on the shape and choose Content > Text. Please see the below image for reference.

         

         

         

        Let us know if that helps.

         

        Thanks,

        Harshika 

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