Switch to the Path Selection Tool then drag the point to reposition your text. First, to position the text in the center, you can adjust the start and stop points. We have our text, but it’s not quite aligned. If you want your text centered, remember to set it in the options bar. When you hover over the path, your cursor should change to a text cursor with a curved line across it.
Next, switch to the Text tool (T) then click anywhere on the path. To reposition the path, switch to the Path Selection tool and drag the path. You can hold the Shift key while dragging to get a perfect circle (or square/polygon if you are using another shape tool). In the options bar located below your Photoshop menu, click on the dropdown menu and select Path.ĭraw a path on your document. For our image, the Ellipse tool is the most suitable choice. You can pick any shape you like or use the Pen tool (P) to draw your own path that your text will follow. Step 1įirst, select the Ellipse tool from your toolbar. The proper way is to create a vector path then add your text to the path. The Warp Text tool should only be used for warping the shape of your text such as making it bulge, pinched, etc. This tool can be found in the options bar when you have your Text tool selected and it can be quick and easy, but the results are amateur. Don’t use the Warp Text toolįirst of all, never create curved text with the Warp Text tool.
Here’s another example with just plain text to better show how the text gets deformed. At first glance, they both look the same but look closely at the text and you can see that the left-image text is deformed (letters upper-half are enlarged). With unlimited options in Adobe Illustrator, your posters are sure to stand out.ĭiscover more ways to improve your poster and flyer designs, or create more with your own Adobe Creative Cloud.Īre you a current student? See how you can save up to 60%.Have a look at the two badges below - the one on the left was curved with the Warp Text tool while the other was created on a curved path. Explore the Effects drop down menu at the top of the screen to see how you can enhance your word art.ĭon’t feel limited to just text, either! You can add photos and designs inside of shapes and other objects, too. Get creative! Once you have your word art with the photo or design inside the words, you can add other effects to the text, like drop shadows, pixelation, and more.The cursor will highlight the words you can choose from to add the photo or design into. Find the image on your computer, then select the word on the screen. Go to File at the top of the screen, then click Place. Import the photo or design you want to put inside of the text. This will allow you to create art within your words. Located on the left side of the screen, select the Draw Inside mode. Increase the size to be large enough for art to fit within it. Write the words of phrases that you want to create word art with. Add a text box to the Illustrator document by using the tools on the left side of the screen. This will sync the font with Adobe Creative Cloud for you to use across all Adobe platforms.
Using Adobe Fonts, find a font that is large enough to display art within your text. You’ll want to choose a size that is big enough to work with large text. Open a new document to begin your poster word art.