object that has the red plus sign in it ( ) Move the pointer away.
The pointer changes to a loaded text icon ( ) when you move it away from the original type
object.
Note
If you doubleclick an out port, a new type object appears. If this happens, you can
either drag the new object where you would like it to be positioned or choose Edit >
Undo Link Threaded Text, and the loaded text icon reappears.
- Move the pointer below the ice cream truck, aligned with the left edge of the text you placed.
A vertical Smart Guide will show when the pointer is aligned with the left edge of the text.
Click to create an area type object that is the same size as the original.
With the second type object still selected, notice the line connecting the two type objects. This
(non-printing) line is the thread that tells you that the two objects are connected. If you don’t
see this thread (line), choose View > Show Text Threads.
