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Adjust the type on a path position

You can change the start or end position of type on a path, slide type, and change the path position in other ways.

Change the start or end position of type on a path

  1. Using the Selection tool , select the type on a path.
  2. Position the pointer over the path type’s start or end bracket until a small icon appears next to the pointer . Do not position it over the bracket’s in port or out port.
    Zoom in on the path to more easily select the bracket.
  3. Drag the start or end bracket along the path.
Position the pointer on start or end bracket, and then drag to reposition boundary of type on a path.

Note: If you apply a paragraph indent value, it’s measured from the start and end brackets.

Slide type along a path

  1. Using the Selection tool , select the type on a path.
  2. Position the pointer over the path type’s center bracket until a center bracket icon appears next to the pointer .
    Zoom in on the path to more easily select the bracket.
  3. Drag the center bracket along the path.
Note: The text won’t move if both the start and end brackets are at the ends of the path. To create some space for dragging text, drag the start or end bracket away from the ends of the path.

Flip type on a path

  1. Click the Selection tool .
  2. Position the pointer over the type’s center bracket until a center bracket icon appears next to the pointer .
  3. Drag the center bracket across the path.
    Position pointer on center bracket, and then drag across path to flip type.

    You can also flip type on a path using a dialog box. Using the Selection tool or the Type tool, select the type on a path. Choose Type > Type on a Path > Options. Select the Flip option, and then click OK.