Artistic and Paragraph Text in CorelDRAW

Artistic Text is a type of text object used mainly for short content.

It is suitable for headings, titles, slogans, names, and decorative text.

For example, a poster heading such as ADMISSION OPEN can be created using Artistic Text.

1. Select the Text Tool from the toolbox.
2. Click once on an empty area of the page.
3. Type your required text.
4. Finish typing and select the Pick Tool when needed.

The text appears as an Artistic Text object.

• Company names
• Poster headings
• Logo text
• Short slogans
• Labels and titles
• Decorative words

Artistic Text is especially useful when the text needs to attract attention.

You can customize Artistic Text to match your design.

• Change the font family.
• Adjust the font size.
• Apply bold or italic formatting.
• Change the text color.
• Move, resize, or rotate the text object.

Paragraph Text is designed for longer content placed inside a text frame.

The frame controls the available text area.

It is useful for descriptions, instructions, announcements, and brochure content.

1. Select the Text Tool.
2. Move the pointer to the page.
3. Click and drag to create a rectangular text frame.
4. Release the mouse button.
5. Type your paragraph inside the frame.

The text is arranged within the available frame area.

A text frame defines the area available for Paragraph Text.

When the frame width is limited, text wraps onto additional lines.

Changing the frame size can change the way the paragraph is displayed.

• Artistic Text: Usually created by clicking once before typing.
• Paragraph Text: Usually created by dragging to make a text frame.
• Artistic Text: Commonly used for short display text.
• Paragraph Text: Commonly used for longer blocks of content.

Both types can be formatted, moved, and edited.

1. Select the Text Tool.
2. Click inside the Artistic Text object.
3. Position the cursor where you want to make a change.
4. Add, remove, or replace characters.
5. Review the final text.

You can also select the whole text object with the Pick Tool to transform it.

1. Select the Text Tool.
2. Click inside the paragraph frame.
3. Place the cursor where you want to edit.
4. Modify the text as required.
5. Check spelling, spacing, and paragraph flow.

Artistic Text can be resized using the Pick Tool or by changing its font size.

Use the font-size control when you need precise character sizing.

Check that the text remains readable and fits the intended design area.

A Paragraph Text frame can be resized to change the available text area.

1. Select the text frame with the appropriate selection tool.
2. Drag a frame handle to change its dimensions.
3. Review how the text wraps within the frame.
4. Check for overflow or unwanted empty space.

Text wrapping moves words onto the next line when they reach the available frame width.

It helps organize longer content into readable lines.

Adjust the frame width and font size to improve the paragraph layout.

Paragraph Text can use different alignment settings.

• Left: Text aligns with the left margin.
• Center: Text is centered within the text area.
• Right: Text aligns with the right margin.
• Justify: Lines align with both margins where supported.

Paragraph spacing controls the space before or after paragraphs.

Suitable spacing separates information into clear sections.

Use paragraph formatting controls to adjust spacing when available.

Avoid placing paragraphs too close together in brochures and notices.

Line spacing controls the vertical distance between lines of text.

Too little spacing can make text difficult to read.

Too much spacing can waste space and make a paragraph look disconnected.

Choose line spacing that suits the font size and design.

1. Select the text or required characters.
2. Choose a font family.
3. Set the font size.
4. Apply bold or italic formatting if needed.
5. Review the result in the design.

Use consistent typography for a professional appearance.

You can change the color of Artistic Text and Paragraph Text.

1. Select the text object or individual characters.
2. Choose a color from the palette.
3. Check the contrast against the background.
4. Adjust the color if the text is difficult to read.

Brochures often contain descriptions, services, contact information, and other details.

Paragraph Text is suitable for these longer content sections.

• Use clear headings.
• Keep paragraphs concise.
• Maintain readable font sizes.
• Use consistent margins and spacing.

Artistic Text is useful for large headings that need to attract attention.

Examples include ADMISSION OPEN, NEW BATCH STARTING, and SPECIAL OFFER.

Use a suitable font, size, and color to establish a clear visual hierarchy.

Some CorelDRAW versions provide commands to convert between Artistic Text and Paragraph Text.

Select the text object and look for the appropriate conversion command in the application menus or text controls.

Review the result because the layout may change when converting between text types.

Paragraph Text may not all fit inside a small text frame.

Depending on the version, CorelDRAW can indicate that text is overflowing.

• Increase the frame size.
• Adjust the font size if appropriate.
• Edit unnecessary content.
• Use linked text frames if the design requires multiple sections.

Some CorelDRAW workflows allow text to flow between linked paragraph frames.

This is useful when a brochure or multi-column layout contains more text than one frame can display.

Use the available text-linking controls and verify the order in which the text flows.

Artistic Text is often used to create a brand name beside a vector symbol.

1. Create a simple symbol.
2. Add the brand name using Artistic Text.
3. Choose a suitable font and size.
4. Adjust the color.
5. Align the text and symbol.

• Using Artistic Text for long paragraphs without considering layout needs.
• Creating a Paragraph Text frame that is too small.
• Using too many font families in one design.
• Choosing text colors with poor contrast.
• Ignoring paragraph and line spacing.
• Failing to check overflowing text.

• Use Artistic Text for short display content.
• Use Paragraph Text for longer blocks of information.
• Choose readable fonts and sizes.
• Keep line and paragraph spacing consistent.
• Check that all required text is visible.
• Proofread before exporting or printing.

1. Create a new document.
2. Add ADMISSION OPEN using Artistic Text.
3. Make the heading large and bold.
4. Create a Paragraph Text frame for course details.
5. Enter the course name, duration, and fee.
6. Apply suitable colors and alignment.
7. Review the poster for readability.

1. Create a new page for a simple brochure.
2. Add a title using Artistic Text.
3. Create a Paragraph Text frame for the introduction.
4. Add another text frame for services or course details.
5. Format the headings and body text separately.
6. Adjust frame sizes and spacing.
7. Check that no text is missing or overflowing.

Complete the following tasks in CorelDRAW:

1. Create an Artistic Text heading.
2. Create a Paragraph Text frame with at least five sentences.
3. Change the font family and size.
4. Apply bold and italic formatting to selected text.
5. Change the text color.
6. Try different paragraph alignment options.
7. Adjust the text frame and line spacing.
8. Save the file as artistic_paragraph_text_practice.cdr.

Artistic Text is suitable for headings, titles, logos, and short labels.

Paragraph Text is useful for longer content arranged inside a frame.

Understanding both text types helps you organize information and create professional graphic designs.