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# Drawing a Text Object

Use the Text object tool to add text to the image. You can change the size, kerning, and inclination of the text string.

To add a text object:

1. In the Graphics menu, click Add.
2. Select the Text tool in the Object Tools window.

   The Text object controls appear.

   (a) Text field(b) Font field

3. Click the Font field and select a new font from the font library.
   NoteBy default, Paint uses the font declared on the TextDefaultFont line in the configuration file. Refer to the Autodesk Visual Effects and Finishing Configuration File Reference Guide. See also About Fonts in Smoke.
4. Click the Text field, type the text string, and click Enter.
5. Click the image to place the text object.

   You can adjust the size, kerning, and italics of the text in Edit mode.

   Use: | To:
   --- | ---
   Size | Adjust the size (in pixels) of the text.
   Italic | Incline the text. Enter a positive value to slant the text to the right, and a negative value to slant it to the left.
   Kern | Adjust the space (in pixels) between all letters in the text.