Applying path type effectsPath type effects let you distort the orientation of characters on a path. To apply a path type effect:
![]() Path type effects A. Rainbow B. Skew C. 3D Ribbon D. Stair Step E. Gravity You can apply the following effects: Rainbow Keeps the center of each character's baseline parallel to the path's tangent. This is the default setting because it looks the most natural. Skew Keeps characters' vertical edges perfectly vertical regardless of the path shape, while letting characters' horizontal edges follow the path. The resulting horizontal distortion is useful for text that appears to follow waves or go around a cylinder, as on a beverage-can label. 3D Ribbon Keeps characters' horizontal edges perfectly horizontal regardless of the path shape, while keeping each character's vertical edges perpendicular to the path. Stair Step Keeps the left edge of each character's baseline on the path without rotating any characters. Gravity Keeps the center of each character's baseline on the path while keeping each vertical edge in line with the path's center point. You can control this option's perspective effect by adjusting the arc of the text's path. |