Wrap Text Along a Path Using Photoshop CC

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Be creative! Stop using only horizontal or vertical text. Instead, use Photoshop CC to wrap text along a custom shape. This will make it curve along the path to produce an interesting design. Try it!

  1. Open a new document in Adobe Photoshop CC.
  2. Select Custom Shape Tool from the Tools panel.
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  1. Choose Path from the Options Bar. Click the Custom Shape arrow on the Options bar.
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Pick Path and then select a custom shape.
  1. Choose a custom shape from the panel. (To see all the custom shapes click the Custom Shape menu picker and select ALL. Click OK)
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Select a custom shape.
Pick a shape with a simple outline.
  1. Click and drag to draw a shape.
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Draw the shape.
  1. To add text, click the Horizontal Type Tool.
  2. From the Options bar select a font, style, size, and color of the text. Set the size to 12.
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Format the text using tools on the Options bar.
  1. Move the mouse pointer over the edge of the shape. The pointer changes to an I-beam with a wavy line. Click on the shape border in the spot where you want to start adding text.
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Click on the edge of the shape.
  1. Type and the text will automatically wrap around the shape.
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Type and the words bend along the shape path.

Change the Direction and Position of Text

  1. Select the Path Selection Tool from the Tools panel.
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  1. Drag the mouse pointer over the text to move it along the path AWAY from the END POINT.
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Drag the text along the path of the shape.
  1. Drag the mouse pointer ACROSS the path of the shape to flip the text and reverse it.
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Drag across the shape border to make the text move to the inside.

Make the Text Look Great!

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HINTS:

  • Format Font: Select the Horizontal Type Tool. Click and drag to select the text. Use the tools on the Options bar to make changes.
  • Position Text: Select Path Selection Tool from the Tools Panel. Drag the START and END points to change the location of text.
  • Adjust the Size of the Shape Path: Select Move Tool from the Tools Panel. Drag a control point to increase or decrease the shape.
  • Grab the Start Point: If you are having trouble moving the text, drag the START point instead of the letters themselves.
Watch this video to learn how to wrap text along a path using Photoshop CC.

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