Applying a Continuous Texture to a Text Object
When you apply an image (or any object) as the texture for text, the texture is applied to
each text character. To use the image as a continuous texture throughout the text, use
the text as a mask.
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To use text to mask an image
1
In the Layers list or Canvas, select the object to use as the texture.
2
Choose Object > Add Image Mask (or press Command-Shift-M).
A blank image mask layer is added to the image.
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3
Drag the text to use as a mask to one of the following:
• The Mask Source well in the Image Mask HUD
Mask Source well
• The Image Mask layer in the Layers list
• The Image well in the Image Mask pane of the Inspector
The text masks the image.
For more information, see
Using Shapes, Masks, and Paint Strokes
.