Text wrapping in InDesign allows your text to flow around an object, such as an image or shape, preventing overlap and creating a professional layout. To wrap text around an object's shape in InDesign, you need to access the Text Wrap panel and apply a specific setting to the object.
Here is the process based on the provided information:
Getting Started with Text Wrap
Before you begin wrapping text, you need to have your content prepared:
- An image or object that you want the text to wrap around.
- A text frame containing the text you want to wrap.
Ensure both are placed on your InDesign page.
Steps to Wrap Text Around an Object Shape
Follow these steps to apply text wrapping using the Text Wrap panel:
- Navigate to the Text Wrap Panel: Access the necessary panel by going to the main menu:
Window > Text Wrap. This will open the Text Wrap panel. - Prepare Your Content: Import your image and prepare the text that you would want to wrap around a subject within a text frame on your page.
- Select the Object: Use the Selection Tool (the black arrow) to click and select the image (or object) you want the text to wrap around.
- Choose the Wrap Type: With the object selected and the Text Wrap panel open, select the desired wrap option. According to the reference, you should select Wrap around object shape from the icons in the Text Wrap panel.
- Adjust Settings (Optional): The Text Wrap panel offers options to control the offset distance (the space between the object and the text). You can adjust these values to increase or decrease the gap around the object.
Selecting the Wrap around object shape option tells InDesign to analyze the actual contours of the selected object and make the text flow around those contours, rather than just a simple bounding box.
This process effectively pushes the text away from the selected object, cleaning up your layout and improving readability.
