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When additional text characters are added to text that is on a path, the default path may
appear too short. In the following images, the first image shows the original text placed
on a path. The second image shows additional text. In the second image with the added
text characters, the path is shorter than the text.
Additional text addedInitial text on path
To extend a text path
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With the Text tool selected, drag the last control point toward the end of the text.
Tip: When dragging, press Shift to constrain the path to a straight line.
After you extend a path, add control points for extra control over the shape of the path.
To add or modify text path control points
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Option-click or double-click the path to add a control point.
Note: Control points can only be added to Open Spline or Closed Spline paths.
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To remove a control point, select the point, then press Delete. You can also Control-click
the point, then choose Delete Point from the shortcut menu.
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To create a linear point, Control-click the point, then choose Linear from the shortcut
menu.
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To create a smooth (Bezier) point, Control-click the point, then choose Smooth from the
shortcut menu.
Note: When Path Type is set to B-Spline, the Very Smooth option becomes available in
the shortcut menu.
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To lock a point, Control-click the point, then choose Lock Point from the shortcut menu.
A locked point cannot be edited.
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To unlock a point, Control-click the point, then choose select Unlock Point from the
shortcut menu.
Important: Text paths are modified in the same way as shape control points. For complete
information, see Using Shapes, Masks, and Paint Strokes.
880 Chapter 16 Creating and Editing Text