Draw a path

In addition to simply typing words in a straight line, Corel PHOTO-PAINT® 10 lets you type text that follows a curved or irregular line. This line is called a path. You can draw a path with the shape you want and then type the text on it.

Now you will draw and edit a path, and in the next lessons you will add text to the path and complete the poster.

  1. Click the Path tool Lets you draw a path in the toolbox.
  2. On the property bar, click the Bezier tool Lets you draw a path step by step.
    Click here to see what the cursor now looks like.
  3. Click on the image, below the word The and to the left of the snowman's waist.
  4. Click near the upper right corner of the image and, without releasing the mouse button, drag downward to create a curved path.
    Click here to see an example of drawing a curved path.
  5. Click the Shape tool Lets you edit and move a path on the property bar.
    Click here to view the Shape tool cursor.
  6. Click and drag either of the two path nodes to create an arch over the snowman's head. Click here to see an example.
  7. With the Shape tool, you can also edit the shape of the path by clicking and dragging a path segment as necessary.
    Click here to see a possible shape for the path.

You are now ready to add text to the path.

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