Adjust text alignment and spacing on paths

Select the path on which you’ve used the Type on a Path Tool.

Select Type > Type on a Path > Type on a Path Options.

Select any of the following Align to Path options to specify the alignment of your characters to the path:

• Ascender: Aligns along the font’s top edge.
• Descender: Aligns along the font’s bottom edge.
• Center: Aligns along the path halfway between the font’s ascender and descender.
• Baseline: Aligns along the baseline. This is the default setting.

Use the Selection tool and double click to select the text on a path.

Select Type > Type on a Path > Type on a Path Options.

In the Type on a Path Options dialog box, increase the Spacing value to reduce overlap and add space between characters.

Select OK to confirm and apply.