how can I shape text to a shape

[johnhewak]

I am trying to acheive a similar effect but have had no luck with the warp or envelope distort. Any ideas?

[rcraighead · Accepted solution]

Use a Distortion Mesh.

1. Create your text.
2. Choose "Envelope Distort>With Mesh"
3. Set 1 row and 4 columns
4. adjust the top column anchor/direction points to create the wave. Make sure you do NOT move the direction points horizontally because you want to ONLY distort the text vertically.

[johnhewak]

THANK YOU!