Put type on a path

Put type on a path.

You can draw a path with the Pen, Line, or Shape tool and then type text along that path. A path has no pixels associated with it. Think of it as a stencil or guide for the type. For example, to have text outline a globe, you could draw a path around the globe using the ellipse tool, and then type the text on the path.

Select the appropriate tool: the Pen tool , the Line tool , the Freeform Pen tool , or one of the shape tools.

In the options bar at the top of the work area, select the Paths button , and then draw the path you want the text to follow.

Note: When you create a path using a pen or line tool, the type flows in the direction you draw, wrapping around the line when it reaches the end of the line. Draw left to right to see the type right side up. Draw right to left to see it upside down.

In the Character palette, select the font and other type attributes for the text.

Select the desired type tool in the toolbox. Horizontal type will be perpendicular to the path. Vertical type will be parallel to the path. The pointer changes to an I-beam intersected by a line . The line marks the type baseline, the imaginary line on which letters rest.

Position the pointer so the baseline of the I-beam is on the path and click. An insertion point appears on the path.

Type the text you want.

When you are satisfied with the text, press Ctrl + Enter (Windows) or Command + Return (Mac OS).