# 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.
   - To change the route of the line, simply click and drag one of the two end points.
   - To adjust the scale of the gylphs click and drag one of the triangular handles up or down.
   - To add a path or scale node, hold down the Option key and click on the path, a menu appears where you can choose the type of node to add.
   - To remove a node, select it and hit the Delete key.

     Note: The two end path nodes cannot be removed.

5. Click outside the lettering to finish.