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Example 2:

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Is there a simple and semi-automatic way to do this? I know I can do it manually, but there ought to be some way to make the text automatically break when it reaches some sort of defined "edge".

PS. For anyone wondering: The text is in Swedish. ;)

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I'm not sure where "simple" and "semi-automatic" start, but there is a simple way to make shaped area text without having to indent lines by hand.

Create a path in the shape you need using the Pen tool. When you hover over it with the text tool, you'll see the cursor change to the Area Text tool (little parentheses around the I-bar). You can use a shape layer, too, but there's no need.

Type the text, and it will flow inside the path. If you need to change the shape later, just edit the path.

For more you can see these detailed tutorial :

  1. Wrapping Text Around An Object
  2. Photoshop Text Wrap - Faking Text Wrap In Photoshop
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Is this the same thing as to what Pankaj is referring to? Because in that case that is exactly the answer I was looking for. – burnso Feb 23 '12 at 23:59
Yes. Variations on the same theme. The basic technique is to set up a path that's the shape you need, then put the text in it. The pen tool is what I would use, simply because it's the most flexible, but anything that ends up with a path will work. – Alan Gilbertson♦ Feb 24 '12 at 1:50
Yes we both are on the same track, just to make it more clear and approachable I am adding resources to this answer in case anyone else need that, Silly me i could have done this changes before rather than posting a new answer, Alan I hope you wont mind – Jack Feb 24 '12 at 5:46
Hi Pankaj -- I don't mind in the least. That's an elegant solution that puts everything in one answer. – Alan Gilbertson♦ Feb 24 '12 at 6:10
And there we go! The perfect Q&A. :) – burnso Feb 27 '12 at 22:24
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Simple? Semi-automatic? No.

With Photoshop you must manually create soft returns or indents where needed. *Photo*shop simply is not designed to be a text or layout editor. And, for this reason, Photoshop has no inherent text-wrap capabilities.

Using a layout app such as Adobe Indesign or QuarkXPress would easily allow you to create text wraps. This is how your examples are done - via layout software, not photo software.

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Not correct; see Alan's answer. – e100 Feb 22 '12 at 8:46
That's your opinion. Constraining text to a shape is not the same as a text wrap. I urge you to try both... use the text area constrained in Photoshop, then create the same layout in Indesign using a text wrap. Drastically different results. – Scott Feb 22 '12 at 9:04
The problem bit is "With Photoshop you must manually create soft returns or indents where needed". Edit a bit and it's a good answer. – e100 Feb 22 '12 at 9:16
It's a good answer without an edit. You DO need to create indents and soft returns for a text wrap. Again.. constraining area text to a shape is different entirely. Try both. You'll see. – Scott Feb 22 '12 at 9:21
From a practical standpoint, although you are hair-splittingly correct, it's not useful to point out the difference (which the OP wouldn't understand anyway, and that's who we're trying to help), especially if you don't then make it clear exactly what distinction you are talking about. That's e100's point. A good answer is for the questioner, not just the question. – Alan Gilbertson♦ Feb 24 '12 at 1:58
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