Shape line lettering

When set to Line mode, lettering can be shaped along a path, making creating long dramatic sound effects simple.

The line option has two kinds of shaping handles: path and scale. The path handles let you control the line the lettering should follow, while the scale handles let you adjust the size of the glyphs near the handle. The lettering automatically scales the glyphs between the scale handles.


  1. Select the lettering you want to shape along a line by clicking on it.

    The selection handles appear.

  2. In the Lettering Format Inspector, ensure the Line option is selected at the top.
  3. Click on the lettering a second time to enable path editing, or choose Format > Shape > Make Shape Editable (from the Format menu at the top of your screen).
  4. Now you can adjust the line path and scale of the glyphs.
  5. Click outside the lettering to finish.