Apple Pages '09 - Manual (Page 268)

3 Select the text box, and then set its attributes.
See “Modifying Objects” on page 164 and “Filling Objects with Colors or Images” on
page 171 for more information.
4 Set text wrapping using the Wrap inspector.
To read about setting text wrapping, see “Wrapping Text Around an Inline or Floating
Object” on page 113.
5 Select the text box, and then choose Format > Advanced > Define Default Text Box Style.
6 Delete the text box from the page.
To define a default shape:
1 Place a floating shape on the page.
To read about placing a floating shape, see “What Are Floating and Inline Objects?” on
page 137.
2 Type text into the shape, select the text, and then set its attributes.
To read about setting text attributes, see “Formatting Text Size and Appearance” on
page 82.
3 Select the shape, and then set its attributes.
See “Modifying Objects” on page 164 and “Filling Objects with Colors or Images” on
page 171 for more information.
Line length and orientation can’t be defined within a template. Line attributes such as
color, thickness, and opacity must be set separately.
4 Set text wrapping using the Wrap inspector.
To read about setting text wrapping, see “Wrapping Text Around an Inline or Floating
Object” on page 113.
5 Select the shape, and then choose Format > Advanced > Define Default Shape Style.
6 Delete the shape from the page.
Defining Default Attributes for Tables
You can set up attributes such as number of rows and columns, line styles and colors,
text styles, and shadows for the default table.
A table consists of distinct formatting areas, including the header row, header column,
inside borders, and outside borders. To set default table attributes, you must apply
each attribute to an entire formatting area. For example, if you change the formatting
of one cell in a header row, the change will not be saved as part of the default table
style; you need to change the formatting of all the cells in the header row.
To set default table attributes:
1 Place a table on the page.
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