Using Text Tool In Publisher

[IanBarber]

When using the textbox in Publisher, I constantly have to go back to the tools to select the black arrow to deselect it so I can then use the move tool to place it where I want.

Is there an easier way to do this?

 

[GarryP]

You can move a Frame Text layer, while you are editing it, by moving the mouse pointer over the edge of the frame until you see a ‘four-way arrow’ mouse pointer and then dragging the frame – see attached video.

[IanBarber]

3 minutes ago, GarryP said:

You can move a Frame Text layer, while you are editing it, by moving the mouse pointer over the edge of the frame until you see a ‘four-way arrow’ mouse pointer and then dragging the frame – see attached video.

Thank you for that, that will certainly speed up my workflow. Not been using Publisher that long so still finding my way around it

[GarryP]

You’re welcome.

There are loads of non-obvious little ‘tricks’ in Publisher so don’t hesitate to ask if you need help with anything else.

[R C-R]

7 hours ago, GarryP said:

You can move a Frame Text layer, while you are editing it, by moving the mouse pointer over the edge of the frame until you see a ‘four-way arrow’ mouse pointer and then dragging the frame – see attached video.

If you are finished editing the text & want to reselect the Move Tool you can just double-click on an empty area on or off the page.