At a Glance

Create, manipulate, and position text easily using the Text creation and Text spacing tools.  

Controls

• Font Name: The name of the selected font (all installed TrueType fonts are available).
• Font Style Preview: Shows a live preview of the currently selected font.
• Height: Adjusts the nominal height of the text based on the font definition.
• Width: Scales the width of the characters relative to their default.
• Skew: Slants the text left or right using a numerical angle.
• Track: Controls the spacing between characters (positive increases, negative decreases).
• Super Script: Moves characters vertically from the baseline.
• Flip: Determines which side of a curve or line the text appears on.
• Alignment: Align text to the left, center, or right.

Shortcuts

• Left Click: Set the text cursor. Start typing to create text in the selected font.
• Double Click: Select all text in a text object.
• Right Click: Go back or cancel (contextual behavior).

Overview

1. Open the Tool
   1. Click the Text icon in the ribbon. The ribbon will update to show all text-related parameters.
2. Set Text Options
   1. Choose your desired font, height, and width.
   2. You can also adjust skew, track, and superscript settings if needed.
3. Create Text
   1. Click in the workspace to place the cursor.
   2. Begin typing your text. Each click creates a new text object.
4. Edit and Style Text
   1. Double-click a text object to select it for editing.
   2. Type across multiple lines to keep words grouped in the same object.
   3. Use alignment tools to switch between left, center, and right justification.
   4. Apply bold or italic styling to selected text as desired.
5. Advanced Options
   1. Use the Flip parameter when working with text on curves to reverse its orientation.