Moving type along or across a path


    When you enter type along a path, it flows in the direction in which points were added to the path. However, you can easily move the type along the path and flip it to the other side of the path.

To move type along a path:

  1. Select the type object. (See Selecting type objects.)
  2. A bracket appears at the beginning of the type, at the end of the path, and at the midpoint between the start and end brackets. Position the pointer over the type's center bracket until a small icon appears next to the pointer pointer .
  3. Drag the center bracket along the path. Be careful not to drag across the path.
  4. Tip iconHold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) to prevent the type from flipping to the other side of the path.

    Moving type along a path
    Moving type along a path

To flip the direction of the type along a path:

    Do one of the following:

    • Select the type object. Position the pointer over the type's center bracket until a small icon appears next to the pointer pointer . Then drag the bracket across the path.
    Flipping type along a path
    Flipping type along a path
    • Choose Type > Type on a Path > Type on a Path Options, select Flip, and click OK.

    Tip iconTo move type across a path without changing the direction of the type, use the Baseline Shift option in the Character palette. (See Applying baseline shift.) For example, if you created type that runs from left to right across the top of a circle, you can enter a negative number in the Baseline Shift text box to drop the type so that it flows inside the top of the circle.