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Can I offset text to a path in Photoshop?

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Aug 03, 2023 Aug 03, 2023

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I want to offset text to a path shape in Photoshop but not sure this can be done... is this possible? And how do I set this up and control offset.

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Community Expert , Aug 03, 2023 Aug 03, 2023

Text ON a path - or the IN a path?

Draw your path, choose the Text tool and set the cursor directly ON the path or IN a closed path (the cursor will changing now). --> write your text ON or IN the path.

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Text ON a path - or the IN a path?

Draw your path, choose the Text tool and set the cursor directly ON the path or IN a closed path (the cursor will changing now). --> write your text ON or IN the path.

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Thank you. Perfect and so great to have this answered! I was after IN a path but so good to know all of this.

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For offset draw a second path (IMHO better) or use the character panel:

 

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