Create text designs along a path

Illustrator on the iPad provides special text features that you can use to create rich typography for your poster, brochure, logo, and more. You can convert your text into a path object or type your text on a path to move it along the path curve. See also: Fonts and typography on Illustrator on the iPad.

With Illustrator on the iPad, you can easily convert your text into an object. This is useful when you need to use vector paths of text objects in your designs. When the text is converted to outlines or paths, its text properties are lost and the text cannot be edited using type controls. 

Create type on a path

You can place text on the open or a closed path to make the text flow along the edge of the path. When you enter horizontal text, the characters are parallel to the baseline. When you enter vertical text, the characters are perpendicular to the baseline. 

Edit text path

After you place the text on the selected path, to edit the path, tap  in the taskbar and choose  (Edit path). 

To edit the path, use the contextual widget that appears on selecting the path or use the path editing options by tapping in the taskbar.

See also: Edit paths in Illustrator on the desktop.

Related resources

• Draw and paint 
• Draw and edit shapes 
• Fonts and typography 
• Create text designs on a path 
• Add colors and gradients
• Create repeat patterns 

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