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How do I distort objects in Illustrator?

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First, select the object you want to manipulate. Then, go to the top menu and click on "Object" then "Transform" and choose "Warp". A dialog box will appear, and you can select different warp styles such as arc, bulge, flag, etc. Then, adjust the slider and distortion settings to achieve your desired distortion effect.

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How can I add an image inside a shape?

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Shari Fairclough is a Social Media & Graphic Design Expert based in Atlanta, Georgia. Shari is a versatile designer with extensive experience in social media marketing, UX/UI design, and graphic print production. She has over 4 years of both freelance and in-house experience working as a UX and Graphic Designer. She currently works as the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator at Guidepost Montessori. In this role, Shari curates engaging content and enhances the school's online presence. In 2022, Shari founded Sunni Aesthetics, a design platform that blends culture, design, and art. Shari holds a Google UX Design certification. Additionally, she studied graphic design at The Creative Circus, has four years of experience working as an assistant teacher, and is certified as a TEFL instructor. Shari has contributed to various publications, including Canvas Rebel, VoyageATL, and 11 Alive, and has film credits on IMDb for her work in "Black Lightning," "The Color Purple," and "The Staircase." She received a BA in Film & Media from Georgia State University.

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You can add an image inside a shape by using the clipping mask feature. First, place your image on the canvas, and then draw or select the shape where you want the image to appear. Make sure that the shape is positioned above the image. Select both the image and the shape by clicking and dragging over them, or by holding Shift and clicking each one. Next, right-click and choose "Make Clipping Mask". This will fit the image within the boundaries of the shape. Another method is by using the "Envelope Distort" feature. Place your image on the canvas, draw or select the shape, and position it above the image. Then, select both objects, go to the top menu, click "Object," navigate to "Envelope Distort," and choose "Make with Top Object." This will warp the image to fit inside the shape.

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How do I type words?

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Click the T button on the toolbar. Then, click and drag on the page to create a space for you to type. After that you can write what you want. You can adjust the size and font in the menu bar when still selecting the T on the toolbar.

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How do I duplicate design to put pictures on the left side and right side?

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We can duplicate design by first selecting the design and press the ALT key on your keyboard with clicking left mouse button as well and drag it wherever you want to.

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How can I copy and paste previous text to make more words in the same font and color?

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If you are in the same textbox, you can simply select and ctrl c/v. If you want to copy the whole textbox, go to your layers, find your text and copy/paste the whole layer. Or, simply use the move tool, click on the text, ctrl c, ctrl v (or ctrl f - this will copy it exactly on top of original text); or use the move tool, hold alt and move the text with the mouse. If you want to copy text from external source (for example, a webpage), you need to Google the font they're using or find something similar.

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