Adding a Circular Text Object

You can use a Circular Text objectEach piece of information on a label is a separate object. to place text along a curve. A Circular Text object is useful for labeling items that are round or curved, such as DVDs or bottle tops. This object is also useful for enhancing other label types with curved text.

• To create multiple lines of curved text, place each line of text in a separate Circular Text object.

You can choose to have the text placed in a full circle, centered at the top or bottom of the object. You can also choose to have the text placed along the top or bottom arc of a semi-circle.

To add a Circular Text object

1. Select the Insert tab.

2. Double-click Circular Text.

   A new Circular Text object is added to your label.

3. Right-click the object, and then choose Properties.
4. Enter the text for the object and make any other changes in the Circular Text Object Properties dialog box, and then click  OK.
5. Move and resize the object as necessary.

• To resize an object, select the object and drag a handle on the bounding box.

Circular Text Object Properties

See Also

Rotating Objects

Resizing Objects

Creating a Variable Text Object