OK. When I set up text in CorelDraw I usually prepare a text frame, then insert the text. Then if I need to change the text frame dimensions I change them using the normal top/side/diagonal arrows. The critical factor for me is that the text itself stays the same size. Ie the point size and height/width do not change.

If I do the same in Inkscape then the height and width of the letters changes with the frame and the text does not remain the same. I find this incredibly frustrating to the point that it is a real limitation on using Inkscape where text is involved. Xara behaves like this as well.

Is there a setting in Inkscape that enables me to have the text untouched dutring these frame changes? I guess I am looking for something like the scale change button that allows you to scale the line dimensions or not as the scale changes. It may be staring me in the face.

Erik

Just use flowing text. That is:

1. Select Text tool
2. Drag mouse cursor to create a flowing text frame
3. Type in text
4. Any time later adjust size of the text frame - text will reflow

You can resize the text frame when you have the Text tool selected.

Thanks for that. I knew there must be an easy way rather than overlook the obvious and be frustrated.
Erik

actually, this discussion on the mailing list opened my eyes a little today. i never gave text frame scaling two thoughts in the past because i was so used to do whatever i needed to do in scribus. i may try inkscape for my next desktop publishing project. i realize that there is quite a lot in inkscape (text styles for one) that i would not be able to do, compared to a dedicated desktop publisher, but for some easier things i would like to give it a try.

I tried to do my "Quick Guide to Inkscape" in Inkscape - it seemed appropriate. But coming from a HTML background I missed the control and flexibility you have with CSS and the way the position of blocks are relative. I also tried Scribus, but again, I found it a chore because I was looking for ways to simulate what I can do in HTML.