Working with text

Text objects contain both character and paragraph elements, making it easy to modify standard text attributes such as font, size, format, and alignment. Both text tools have quick access settings on the context toolbar and supporting panels and dialogs for more extensive, advanced options.

When snapping is switched on, the baseline of the first line in a text object will snap to the baseline of the first line in other text objects.

When performing text editing, Photo supports all standard text selection and formatting techniques and shortcuts.

Affinity Photo 2 lets you temporarily hide text while you're concentrating your design work on other areas of your page.

To select text objects for formatting:

With the Move Tool selected, do one of the following:
- Click a text object to make formatting changes to all the text within the text object.
- Double-click a text object to make formatting changes to sections of text within the text object.
With either of the text tools selected, click a text object to make formatting changes to sections of text within the text object.

To select text on the page:

Do one of the following:

To select...	Action	Example
a single word	double-click
multiple words	double-click with the pressed
a line	triple-click
a text range	drag with cursor. Use Shift key to select text between two insertion points.
a paragraph	quadruple-click
all paragraphs	quintuple-click

To move text:

With a single word, paragraph, or portion of text selected, drag and drop it where you would like to place it.

To hide/show all text:

From the Text menu, select Hide All Text. To display again, select Show All Text.

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