Re: [Inkscape-user] How do I make text transparent, or, cut text out of a shape?

On 10/21/07, Aaron Elmquist <ironranger@...155...> wrote:

If you just start typing. Yes, the path difference boolean operation works. If you click and drag a text box to type in, the object will have to be converted into a path prior to performing the difference operation.

I assume there is a reason for this behavior. I'm not sure of the benefits though.

No, just an oversight. Please file a bug on that.