{"id":3020,"date":"2026-07-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/?post_type=knowledge-base&#038;p=3020"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:15:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:15:42","slug":"how-to-create-curved-and-custom-text-in-experience-8-master-text-placement","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/knowledge-base\/how-to-create-curved-and-custom-text-in-experience-8-master-text-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"Text Orientation in eXPerience 8 Embroidery Software &#8211; Text on Path"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how to customize the layout of your lettering using the orientation and path options within the Text tool in eXPerience 8. Whether you need standard straight text, arched lettering, or text flowing along a custom digitized line, these tools give you complete control over your embroidery designs.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_97620\"  width=\"1290\" height=\"725\"  data-origwidth=\"1290\" data-origheight=\"725\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gQmtdNUDoPc?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/gQmtdNUDoPc\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Text Placement Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Horizontal (Default)<\/strong> When you add text, the &#8220;Horizontal&#8221; orientation is applied automatically. In this mode, your main control over placement is the ability to manually move individual characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vertical<\/strong> Selecting &#8220;Vertical&#8221; places your text in a top-to-bottom column, allowing for seamless integration of vertical lettering into your designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Useful Tip:<\/strong> When using vertical placement, you may need to manually adjust the letter spacing and alignment settings to get the positioning exactly right for your specific font.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Placing Text on Lines and Arcs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On Line Segment<\/strong> This option places your text along a straight line. You can adjust the line&#8217;s position, angle, and length using the control handles on either end. The length of the line acts as a strict boundary; when your typed text reaches the end of the line, it automatically wraps to the next line, creating multiline text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using a line segment, you unlock several advanced formatting options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alignment:<\/strong> Set your text to align right, left, center, or full. With &#8220;full&#8221; alignment, the spacing is automatically adjusted so each multiline string reaches the right margin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offset:<\/strong> Adjust the starting distance of the text from the beginning of the path. Simply type your desired value and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Placement:<\/strong> Change how the letters sit relative to the line.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baseline:<\/strong> Letters rest on the line, but descenders (like Q, p, and g) dip below it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bottom:<\/strong> All letters sit entirely on top of the line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ascent:<\/strong> All letters hang below the line, except for ascenders (like h or t) which may reach over it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top:<\/strong> All letters hang entirely below the line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On Arc<\/strong> Selecting this option places your text on a curve. You will see three control handles: one for the start of the arc, one for the end of the arc, and a middle handle to adjust the radius (the curve&#8217;s intensity). Just like the line segment, the arc&#8217;s length acts as a boundary, automatically creating multiline arched text when the text exceeds the path length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working with Custom Paths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Editing a Path via Node Editor<\/strong> If you select &#8220;On custom path,&#8221; the text will initially keep the look of your previous orientation (like an arc or line), but it is transformed into a custom shape. To modify it, switch to <strong>Edit Nodes<\/strong> mode. This allows you to add, remove, and drag nodes to warp the baseline exactly how you want it, creating unique lettering effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applying Text to an Existing Design Element<\/strong> You can use any running line or part of your existing design as a custom path for your text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select both the text object and the desired running line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Apply path<\/strong> from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the Text tool to adjust the text&#8217;s placement along this new path, or use the node editor to tweak the path&#8217;s shape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Digitizing a New Custom Path<\/strong> If you have a specific shape in mind (like following the curve of a sailboat sail), you can draw the path from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Running type<\/strong> and start the <strong>Outline digitize tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left-click to draw the points of your path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click to finalize the line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select both your new custom path and your text, right-click, and choose <strong>Apply path<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Useful Tip:<\/strong> The direction in which you draw your path is crucial! The text will always flow in the direction the line was digitized. If you draw the line from bottom to top, the text will read upwards. Draw it in the exact direction you want the text to flow.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removing a Path<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unhappy with a custom path and want to return the text to its standard orientation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the text object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Clear path<\/strong> from the menu to remove the custom formatting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The text placement options in  <a href=\"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/\">eXPerience 8<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/\">embroidery software<\/a> provide powerful tools for creative embroidery designs. By mastering these techniques, you can create professional-looking text that flows along any path or shape in your design. 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