Changing type layer orientation

The orientation of a type layer determines the direction of type lines in relation to the document window (for point type) or the bounding box (for paragraph type). When a type layer is vertical, the type lines flow up and down; when a type layer is horizontal, the type lines flow from left to right. Don't confuse the orientation of a type layer with the direction of characters in a type line. (See Rotating vertical type.)

To change the orientation of a type layer:

1. Select the type layer in the Layers palette.
2. Do one of the following:
• Select a type tool and click the Text Orientation button in the options bar.
• Choose Layer > Type > Horizontal, or choose Layer > Type > Vertical.
• Choose Change Text Orientation from the Character palette menu.