Time for action — placing text in a closed shape

Let's walk through an example of how to place the words "Twinkle, twinkle little star" into a star object:

1. First create a star in a new Inkscape document.
2. Select the Create and Edit Text tool from the toolbox and type the text onto the canvas.
   
3. Select both the text and the star. Then from the main menu, choose Text and then Flow into Frame. Instantly, you'll see that the text is placed, as best as it can be, within the confines of the shape.
   
4. Feel free to manipulate the text to make it look just right, even changing color, kerning, and spacing if needed. Similarly you can change the color, stroke, and position of the shape to see how the text reacts as well as the impact on the overall design.
   
5. If you ever want to remove the text from the shape, from the main menu, choose Text and then Unflow.
6. Save the file in the Inkscape SVG format if you plan to use this file in any future projects!

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