CONVERTED TRIANGLE>TEXT FRAME/TEXT ORIENTATION

[Morgoth]

When using a triangle as a text frame it starts the text at the top of the triangle and then moves towards the base. If I flip the triangle upside-down the text follows the orientation of the triangle. Is there a way to flip the triangle and then have the text start at the base and move towards the tip? 

[G13RL]

@Morgoth, turn the triangle over vertically and draw a rectangle over it, covering it completely. Select both, do a Boolean operation "Intersect". Keep the triangle selected, "Layer", "Convert to Text Frame". The text will move from the base to the tip of the triangle.

[Morgoth]

That is just so simple that there would've been no way for me to think of it. Thanks G13RL, works like a charm. 

 

[G13RL]

You're welcome, and to give credit where credit is due, unless I'm mistaken, that's @Alfred who gave the solution a few years ago.

[walt.farrell]

I haven't tried it, but I think you could simply select the Triangle, and then Geometry > Add. Then convert to Text Frame.

[GarryP]

A slightly quicker method (told to me by someone else), unless I’ve misunderstood the situation, is to:
1. Draw the triangle;
2. Layer → Transform → Flip Vertical;
3. Layer → Geometry → Add;
4. Layer → Convert to Text Frame.

(Walt just got in before me there.)

Edited January 14, 2023 by GarryP