Shape text
If you want to contain text within a drawn shape, geometric shape or concave area of a curve you can create shape text.
![Shape text](../../../shared/shapetext.png)
To create shape text:
- Select a previously drawn curve or shape.
- From the Tools panel, select Frame Text Tool.
- Position the cursor over the curve or shape, which will change to indicate shape text will be created.
- Click for an insertion point, then do one of the following:
- Type your text.
- Paste previously copied text.
- From the File menu, select Place. In the pop-up dialog, navigate to and select a file, and click Open.