text along path

[SaraNasir513]

i was learning to insert text along a path in adobe cc but i keep getting an error saying you must click on a non compound, non masking path to create text along a path. what does that mean

[michelew83603738]

How did you create the path that you want to type on? That warning usually means that you are trying to type on either a complex path that it won't allow or a path that is already being used for other purposes, like masking. If you created a simple shape like a rectangle or a path with the type tool it should be working. If this is the case, can you post a screenshot with what you created along with an expanded view of your layer panel.

[Jacob Bugge]

Sara,

In addition to what Michele said, if you have a compound path and you wish the (Path) Type to follow either/one of the constituent paths (which may be the outer path or an inner path (enclosing a counter/hole), you may Alt/OptionClick that constituent path, then Ctrl/Cmd+C+F to create a copy, then lock/hide the original compound path and apply the Path Type to the copy path.

[jane-e]

It may also mean that you missed the path. How did you create the path and what does your Text Cursor look like when you hover over the path?

[Ares Hovhannesyan]

That mean that you are not select a path. The path is under the another shape and you can't select it for typing.

[mjbelt]

Make sure you click on the path. It helps to zoom in.

Good Luck!!

Create type on a path in InDesign