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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
I have WindowsXP.
I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
Does that printer actually print on the CDs or are you using labels?
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... I have WindowsXP. I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
Yes, it prints on to the CD/DVDs.
"JoAnn Paules" wrote in message ... Does that printer actually print on the CDs or are you using labels? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... I have WindowsXP. I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
That being the case, you may have some software for label design that came
with the printer. Word is not going to be the program you want to use. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... Yes, it prints on to the CD/DVDs. "JoAnn Paules" wrote in message ... Does that printer actually print on the CDs or are you using labels? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... I have WindowsXP. I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
The printer software is useless. It will not
even allow clipboard pasting. I have found a tentative method using the "Grabbit" software that allows one to select a section of the screen and save it as a Jpeg picture file. This can fool the printer software to appear as a picture which can then be printed on to the disk. I am using overflow text boxes to fill the disk with text, albeit as a picture, but I ask again, is there a way in Word2003 to allow text wrapping along a curved surface? "JoAnn Paules" wrote in message ... That being the case, you may have some software for label design that came with the printer. Word is not going to be the program you want to use. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... Yes, it prints on to the CD/DVDs. "JoAnn Paules" wrote in message ... Does that printer actually print on the CDs or are you using labels? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies" "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... I have WindowsXP. I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
Hi Frank,
You can use WordArt to create curved text. Insert=Picture=WordArt Select the third gallery choice in the top row. Type your text and select a font. From the WordArt Toolbar choose 'WordArt shape' and select a circle shape. Drag the shape to size or right click and use Format=WordArt and set Size for height and width to match the edges of your disk print area. You can put the WordArt behind your other graphics so you can more easily position them. ================ "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... The printer software is useless. It will not even allow clipboard pasting. I have found a tentative method using the "Grabbit" software that allows one to select a section of the screen and save it as a Jpeg picture file. This can fool the printer software to appear as a picture which can then be printed on to the disk. I am using overflow text boxes to fill the disk with text, albeit as a picture, but I ask again, is there a way in Word2003 to allow text wrapping along a curved surface? -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
Word is probably not the best software to use for this. There are many CD
Labelling utilities available which will be easier to use. In Word, you cannot just draw a rectangle and paste text into it. You can draw a Text Box and paste in text though. With a rectangle, you need to right-click on its edge and select Edit Text. If you want to follow the curve, then you need to use shapes or WordArt. How experienced are you with Word? -- Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... I have WindowsXP. I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
"Terry Farrell" wrote in message ... Word is probably not the best software to use for this. There are many CD Labelling utilities available which will be easier to use. In Word, you cannot just draw a rectangle and paste text into it. You can draw a Text Box and paste in text though. With a rectangle, you need to right-click on its edge and select Edit Text. If you want to follow the curve, then you need to use shapes or WordArt. How experienced are you with Word? Fairly. We use Word2003 for all our label designs and we find this as good as Publisher. We reguarly use the tables, text boxes, pictures etc and we have hundreds stored on the HDD. I have tried the "Nero 8" disk labelling utility but this does not seem to be designed for filling up a disk surface with text. Frank -- Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... I have WindowsXP. I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
"Frank Martin" wrote in message ... "Terry Farrell" wrote in message ... Word is probably not the best software to use for this. There are many CD Labelling utilities available which will be easier to use. In Word, you cannot just draw a rectangle and paste text into it. You can draw a Text Box and paste in text though. With a rectangle, you need to right-click on its edge and select Edit Text. If you want to follow the curve, then you need to use shapes or WordArt. How experienced are you with Word? Fairly. We use Word2003 for all our label designs and we find this as good as Publisher. We reguarly use the tables, text boxes, pictures etc and we have hundreds stored on the HDD. I have tried the "Nero 8" disk labelling utility but this does not seem to be designed for filling up a disk surface with text. Frank -- Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP "Frank Martin" wrote in message ... I have WindowsXP. I have an "Epson Photo R285/290" jet-printer that I want to use for printing on CDs & DVDs. It prints OK, but I have a lot of trouble getting the software to print blocks of text (via a text box). Its software does not allow direct pasting of clipboard text into a rectangle drawn onto the software design area. I need a lot of text on the DVDs for the movie title and the plot synopsis. The only way I can think of is to design the text in Word2003 and then convert this into a picture that the Epson software can put easily onto the CD/DVD. Can this be done? Also, how do I get Word2003 to wrap text around a curved surface, which CDs & DVDs have? Is there some easy way to do all this? Please help, Frank. I found one small program to do the job, called "AudioLabel" and this will wrap the text hard up against the curved DVD edge. Regards, Frank |
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How do I convert Word2003 text to a picture?
Thanks for that tip. There are numerous little utilities around for creating
labels, so I am pleased that you found one that does what you need. Terry I found one small program to do the job, called "AudioLabel" and this will wrap the text hard up against the curved DVD edge. Regards, Frank |
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