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Enter type on a path or shape using the Type on a Path tool

The Type on a Path tool lets you enter type that follows a shape or path.

  1. To create horizontal text along a path, select the Type on a Path tool  .

  2. To create vertical text along a path, select the Vertical Type tool or the Vertical Type on a Path tool.

  3. Position the pointer on the path and click. 

  4. Enter your text and then click the Selection tool   to select the type object. Alternatively, Cmd - Click (macOS) or Ctrl ‑ Click (Windows) the text.

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