How do I convert ellipse shape to path so I can put type on a path?

[Ken Nielsen]

I have made a circle using the ellipse shape tool and no stroke nor fill and wanted to put type on a path using that ellipse circle shape... but the type on a path menu item is grayed out... Do I need to convert the shape to a path? ... it already looks like a path, but what am I missing here... tia for help with this...

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

Ken,

It should work whether you have fill and/or stroke or neither.

Have you clicked the path with the (Path) Type Tool?

[Sepasoft_jazz]

Create your ellipse, then select your type on a path tool, and click on the ellipse, it will change your shape into a path for you then be able to type on. No extra steps needed! It works regardless of stroke/fill settings.

[Ken Nielsen]

This is it! and thanks to both who replied here with the correct answer... I am all too used to working with type on a path in Photoshop and different ball game... Now I'm up and running with this and thank you guys... Five Gold Stars Each!!!

[Jacob Bugge]

For my part you are welcome, Ken.