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To keep the center of each character's baseline parallel to the path's tangent, choose
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Rainbow. This is the default setting because it looks natural.
A. Rainbow effect B. Skew effect C. 3D Ribbon effect D. Stair Step effect E. Gravity effect
To keep characters' vertical edges perfectly vertical regardless of the path shape,
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while letting characters' horizontal edges follow the path, choose Skew. The resulting
horizontal distortion is useful for text that appears to follow waves or go around a
cylinder, as on a beverage can label.
To keep characters' horizontal edges perfectly horizontal regardless of the path
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shape, while keeping each character's vertical edge perpendicular to the path, choose
3D Ribbon.
To keep the left edge of each character's baseline on the path without rotating any
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characters, choose Stair Step.
To keep the center of each character's baseline on the path while keeping each vertical
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edge in line with the path's center point, choose Gravity. You can control this option's
perspective effect by adjusting the arc of the text's path.
To tighten character spacing around sharp turns and acute angles:
1 Using the selection tool or the type tool, select the path type.
2 Choose Type > Type on a Path > Options.
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