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Tousje_
Tousje_
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October 18, 2016
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Text on a path upside down

  • October 18, 2016
  • 2 replies
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Hi there,

I just cant get my text the right way? i need it to be like the picture next to it but its always upside down.

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    That's because of the text path direction.

    You can either

    - correct path direction

    - Change it in Text > Path text > Options

    - Flip it on the artboard

    How to create type on a path in Illustrator

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    allisynm78625417
    allisynm78625417
    Participant
    October 27, 2019

    None of these solutions will accomplish the goal. 

     

    You need to create another path that is aligned differently and then place the text on the TOP of the path. 

     

    1. Go to View > Outline (or type Command Y) so you can easily see the paths for your text.

    2. Look at the text on the path that you have created, and draw another circle that lines up with the top of the text (which is actually at the bottom because it's upside down). 

    3. delete the top point from your new circle with the Direct Selection Tool (A). 

    4. cut and paste your upside down text into the NEW path. Make sure your text is on the TOP of the path. It should be nicely aligned with the old path, except now it's right side up because it's on the new path.

     

    STEP 2

    STEP 3

    STEP 4

      Monika Gause
      Community Expert
      Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      October 18, 2016

      That's because of the text path direction.

      You can either

      - correct path direction

      - Change it in Text > Path text > Options

      - Flip it on the artboard

      How to create type on a path in Illustrator

      Tousje_
      Tousje_Author
      Participant
      October 18, 2016

      No that doesnt do it for me

        Mike_Gondek10189183
        Community Expert
        Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
        Community Expert
        October 18, 2016

        You should be able to get to where you want   using Monika's suggestion.

        You can also change align to path setting in screenshto above,  or use baseline shift in the character palette if needed to get your vertical centering.

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