Hi all,
I'm looking to set the default initial size of a text box, but I can't seem to find a way to do this.
Similarly, and perhaps an alternative approach, might be to set "fit box to text content" as a default setting for text boxes. But I can't find a way to achieve this, either.
Explanation: I often label PDFs with reference numbers containing 2-4 numerals. Currently, every time I insert a text box it is much too wide, covering some of the thing that I'm trying to label. So every time I insert a new text box I must reduce its size. It would be great if I didn't need to resize it every time.
Any thoughts?
Text box (and maybe other callouts) - possible to set default size of box?
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Re: Text box (and maybe other callouts) - possible to set default size of box?
Hello paulkaye,
I'm afraid that there is no direct way of doing this.
Perhaps you can use the Transform tool to set the exact size:
You may also duplicate the already created box:
Regards.
I'm afraid that there is no direct way of doing this.
Perhaps you can use the Transform tool to set the exact size:
You may also duplicate the already created box:
Regards.
Re: Text box (and maybe other callouts) - possible to set default size of box?
This happens to me all the time too, and I just assigned the "W" key (like "width") to the "Fit Box by Text Content" command.
Then all I have to do is click on the border of the text box once and hit the W key, causing that text box to snap back to the respective minimum size.
Hope that helps & best regards
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Re: Text box (and maybe other callouts) - possible to set default size of box?
That's a great option David.
Another option would be to use the Typewriter Tool. It defaults to the width of the text and can have a coloured border like a text box. You can set that as the default so that you get a result that looks like the text box but always fits the text entered.
You can then save that in the Comment Styles Palette and end up with a collection of useful Typewriter styles you can switch between.
Another option would be to use the Typewriter Tool. It defaults to the width of the text and can have a coloured border like a text box. You can set that as the default so that you get a result that looks like the text box but always fits the text entered.
You can then save that in the Comment Styles Palette and end up with a collection of useful Typewriter styles you can switch between.
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Re: Text box (and maybe other callouts) - possible to set default size of box?
Hi all,
Thanks for your replies.
Until now I have tended to use Dimitar's second option (duplication).
I like the sound of David's suggestion - not just for this particular matter, but the keyboard associations in general. I didn't even realise that keyboard associations were possible in PDF-XChange! In fact, I'd been frustrated that ctrl+d didn't provide a "duplicate" feature like in Powerpoint, so even if I were to stick with Dimitar's duplication, it would now be more convenient.
Thanks again, all of you, for your help.
-P
Thanks for your replies.
Until now I have tended to use Dimitar's second option (duplication).
I like the sound of David's suggestion - not just for this particular matter, but the keyboard associations in general. I didn't even realise that keyboard associations were possible in PDF-XChange! In fact, I'd been frustrated that ctrl+d didn't provide a "duplicate" feature like in Powerpoint, so even if I were to stick with Dimitar's duplication, it would now be more convenient.
Thanks again, all of you, for your help.
-P
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Text box (and maybe other callouts) - possible to set default size of box?
Best regards
Paul O'Rorke
Tracker Support North America
http://www.tracker-software.com
Paul O'Rorke
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http://www.tracker-software.com