#7 [ Text in Colored Boxes ]
Watch Your Edges When Using Text in Colored Boxes
Be sure that your text is not too close to the edges of the text boxes if you are using a fill color in the background. The default is set so that your text will immediately begin directly inside the edge of your colored box. This is not visually appealing and makes it difficult for the reader.
If you use colored text boxes, be sure you use the Margin Slider on the Toolbox > Tools Tab. This will indent your text appropriately and will allow you to add a little to a lot of space around your text.
The other option is to keep your original text with a clear background and then add a completely separate color filled box in the background.
DESIGN TIP: Use Your Margin Slider. Not too many people know about this tool but it is a very useful one and should be used. You'll find it in your Toolbox under the Tools tab. Experiment with the distance that you like and use that amount consistently throughout your project.
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