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Fitting Text to a Path

One of the most difficult things for new sublimators is fitting text to a path, i.e. putting text around a circle or some other object. This is especially true when matching text at both the top and bottom of a circle, just like you might have on an arm patch or a label pin. The process may vary some depending on the version of Corel you work with, but start by selecting the font you want and make a changes to the size of text. Keep in mind the final results when adjusting the text size, being cautions when changing the font or font size slightly may as it may quickly result in a disaster. You will have to straighten the text and start all over.

To place text on an arc, select the text with the Pick Tool and then click on “Text” and “Place Text to Path” in the drop down menu. Move your cursor close to the arc you want to place the text, then release the mouse button. You can see the text move as you move the mouse. In earlier versions, all one had to do was place the text on the line and the rest could be manipulated with the controls at the top of the screen. In later versions, you can do most of the positioning while placing the text to the path initially.  

The problem usually occurs after the position has been selected and you are ready to move on to the next step. The circle (arc, line, etc.) appears to be attached to the text and you can no longer center the text correctly, remove the circle, or change the fill colors of the text and the circle separately. They are attached. To detach them, go to “Arrange” and click on “Break Text Apart”. You can now work with the text and the circle (arc, line, etc.) separately. Text at the bottom of a circle is done the same way but text will show up on the screen both backwards and upside down. This can be quickly corrected by clicking on the “Mirror” icons at the top of the work area. The text can then be moved into position.  

If you are using an earlier version of Corel, you will have to “Break Text Apart” before you attach text to the bottom of the same circle you have already used. When you know the trick of breaking text apart, it is an easy tool and you will find yourself using it often.  

To see this done, check out Dye Sublimation CorelDRAW Tips: How to fit text to path.

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