How to curve text in illustrator

Learn how to wrap text around a shape using the “Type on a Path Tool” in Illustrator.

In this illustrator tutorial I will be wrapping text around a circle.

You can follow these easy steps using any other shapes as well.

Start by creating a shape.

Select and hold down on the “Type Tool”, located on your toolbar.

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You should now see a dropdown containing various “type” selections. Select the “Type on a Path Tool” (displayed below in red).

Now go over and click the edge of your circle.

You can now start typing along the path.

Once you’re text is all set, select the “Direct Selection Tool”, located on your toolbar (displayed below in red).

Using the “Direct Selection Tool”, click on your typed text.

A few guides should appear along your circular path. There should be two close together (displayed below in red) and one directly across the two (displayed below in green). The two close together represent the path’s ends, while the one opposite act

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