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Apply path type effects

Path type effects let you distort the orientation of characters on a path. You must first create type on a path before you can apply these effects.

  1. Select the path type object.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • Choose Type > Type On A Path and select an effect from the submenu.

    • Choose Type > Type On A Path > Type On A Path Options. Then select an option from the Effect menu, and click OK.
      Note: Applying the Gravity effect to text on a perfectly circular path creates a result that looks like the default Rainbow effect. It performs as expected on paths that are oval, square, rectangular or otherwise irregularly shaped.
      Path type effects

      A.
      Rainbow

      B.
      Skew

      C.
      3D Ribbon

      D.
      Stair Step

      E.
      Gravity