Apple Motion 3 - Manual (Page 636)

636 Chapter 7 Using Text
The path appears below the text. The default path shape is set to Open Spline and
contains three control points.
Modifying the Path Shape
Keep in mind that the Text tool must be selected to view and edit the text path. Use
the following guidelines to modify the shape of the path.
To adjust the text path:
 Drag a control point to change the shape of the path.
 Option-click or double-click the path to add a control point.
 To remove a control point, select the point, then press Delete. You can also Control-
click the point and choose Delete Point from the shortcut menu.
 To create a linear point, Control-click the point and select Linear from the shortcut
menu.
 To create a smooth (Bezier) point, Control-click the point and select Smooth from the
shortcut menu.
Note: When Path Type is set to B-Spline, the Very Smooth option becomes available
in the shortcut menu.
 To lock a point, Control-click the point and select Lock Point from the shortcut menu.
A locked point cannot be edited.
 To unlock a point, Control-click the point and select Unlock Point.