Set a font, point size, style, and color

Using the Selection tool

, select one or more text fields on the Stage.

In the Property inspector (Window > Properties > Properties), select a font from the Font pop‑up menu, or enter a font name.

Note: The _sans, _serif, and _typewriter fonts and device fonts can be used only with static horizontal text.

Click the triangle next to the Point Size value and drag the slider to select a value, or enter a font size value.

Font size is set in points, regardless of the current ruler units.

To apply bold or italic style, click Bold or Italic.

Select a font rendering method from the Anti-Aliasing pop‑up menu (directly below the Bold button) to optimize text.

To select a fill color for text, click the color control and do one of the following:

Select a color from the Color Picker.
Type a color’s hexadecimal value in the box in the upper-left corner.
Click Color Picker and select a color from the system color picker. (When setting the text color, use only solid colors, not gradients. To apply a gradient to text, break the text apart and convert the text to its component lines and fills.)