Need help with putting text in a shape

[CaptainCrumpet]

Greetings,

I am making an a4 flyer, i have used a background photo over which i have
placed a shape which i plan to type in. The problem is i need to rotate the
shape 90 degrees for what i want it to look like. Having rotated the shape i
type in it and the writing goes top to bottom (it too has been rotated) and i
want it to go left to right.

Imagine a piece of A4 paper, you write along the top and then twist the
paper right 90 degrees, thats how my text looks, and i want it left to right
with the shape staying where i put it.

Any ideas how i can change the text direction, i have looked everywhere and
im going to turn to drink if i cant find it p

 

[Mary Sauer]

Why not create a text box instead of trying to put text inside the shape? Give
the text box no wrap.

 

[CaptainCrumpet]

Hello Mary,

thanks for the reply but the shape im using is wavey on one side and i would
like to place the test into the shape and follow the pattern of the wave if
that makes any sense. Its really bugging me, i can write in the shape no
problem but i just can seem to change the direction of the text (

 

[Mary Sauer]

I can alter text into any shape without having to insert it into the shape. Look
here, scroll way down. Maybe you can get an idea how it works.
http://msauer.mvps.org/more_graphics.htm

 

[CaptainCrumpet]

Gave this a try but still not been able to sort it out, sorry for being a
pain Mary p

Is it not possible to change the direction of text once it has been placed
within an autoshape?

Many thanks for your help and time though i really appreciate it.

Shame i cant show you exactly what i want im trying to do, knowing me i have
probably given a useless description!

 

[Mary Sauer]

You can send me your file or at least the shape and the text you are trying to
manipulate.

mary-sauer at columbus.rr.com