Apple Motion 4 - Manual (Page 825)

• Tab value slider: Drag in the slider or use the left and right arrows to adjust the position
of the tab.
For more information on working with tabs, see Text Margin and Tab-Related Tasks .
Text Layout-Related Tasks
These tasks are useful when editing text Layout parameters, which include working with
text on a path and creating a type-on effect.
Creating Text on a Path
To place text on a path, you create the text and then apply the Path layout method (via
the Layout Method pop-up menu). Use the Path Options parameters to modify the text
on a path.
To create text on a path
1 Select the text you want to place on a path.
2 In the Layout pane of the Text Inspector, choose Path from the Layout Method pop-up
menu.
The Path Options parameters become available.
3 Select the Text tool (or press T) and click the text in the Canvas.
Important: Step 3 is important—the Text tool must be selected in order to view or edit
the text path.
The path appears below the text. The default path shape is set to Open Spline and contains
three control points.
825 Chapter 13 Creating and Editing Text