Illustrator

Apply path type effects

Path type effects let you distort the orientation of characters on a path.

  1. Select the type object.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • Choose Type > Type On A Path and select an effect from the submenu.

    • Choose Type > Type On A Path > Type On A Path Options. Then select an option from the Effect menu, and click OK.

      Path type effects

      A.
      Rainbow

      B.
      Skew

      C.
      3D Ribbon

      D.
      Stair Step

      E.
      Gravity