# Warp block lettering

The lettering element outline can be warped and curved to make your titles dynamic.

Block mode presents four corner handles that allow simple warping effects. The two midpoint handles along the top and bottom edges allow curves to be applied to the outline.

1. Select the lettering you want to warp by clicking on it.

   The selection handles appear.

2. In the Lettering Format Inspector, ensure the Block option is selected at the top.
3. Click on the lettering a second time to enable block editing, or choose Format > Shape > Make Shape Editable (from the Format menu at the top of your screen).
4. Now you can adjust the shape of the block containing the glyphs.
   - To distort the lettering outline click and drag a corner handle.
   - To curve the lettering outline click and drag a midpoint handle.

     Selecting a mid-point handle reveals bezier curve handles that can also be dragged to further adjust the curvature.

   Note: You cannot add or remove block warping handles.

5. Click outside the lettering element to finish.