{"id":3361,"date":"2026-08-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/?post_type=knowledge-base&#038;p=3361"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:44:16","slug":"how-to-apply-an-envelope-to-text-in-experience-8","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/knowledge-base\/how-to-apply-an-envelope-to-text-in-experience-8\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply an Envelope to Text in eXPerience 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Envelope<\/strong> feature in eXPerience 8 allows you to reshape text so that it follows a predefined form. This is useful when you want lettering to curve, taper, expand, or otherwise fit into a particular shape while keeping the text editable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tutorial explains how to apply an envelope to a text object, adjust its intensity, use it with supported text placements, and remove it when needed.<\/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_50528\"  width=\"1290\" height=\"725\"  data-origwidth=\"1290\" data-origheight=\"725\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aGz0xczOGAM?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\/aGz0xczOGAM\/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\">Step 1: Add a Text Object<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create or select a <strong>text object<\/strong> in your design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Tools<\/strong> options for the selected text.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will see the <strong>Envelope<\/strong> option among the available text tools.<\/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>Tip:<\/strong> If the Envelope option is unavailable, check the text placement type first. Envelope works only with supported <strong>line-based placements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Use a Supported Text Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Envelope feature is available only for <strong>LINE placements<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Horizontal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-line Segment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vertical<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your text is using another placement type, change it to one of the supported line placements before applying an envelope.<\/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>Tip:<\/strong> When troubleshooting a disabled Envelope option, the text placement setting is the first thing to check.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open the Envelope Shape Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>Envelope<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand its drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A selection of predefined envelope shapes will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These shapes determine the overall form into which the text will be fitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select an Envelope Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose one of the available envelope shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the desired shape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">eXPerience 8 will automatically reshape the text so that it fits within the selected envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can try different shapes until you find the one that best suits your design.<\/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>Tip:<\/strong> The result depends on the length of the text, font, size, and selected envelope. If the first result is not ideal, try another envelope shape or adjust the Envelope value.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Adjust the Envelope Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After selecting an envelope shape, use the <strong>Value<\/strong> option to control how strongly the text follows that shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click in the <strong>Value<\/strong> field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a value from <strong>1 to 100<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to apply the new value.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The text updates according to the value entered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Understand How the Value Affects the Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Envelope value determines the intensity of the selected shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At <strong>1<\/strong>, the envelope is essentially rectangular.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the value increases, the text gradually takes on more of the selected envelope shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At higher values, the effect becomes more pronounced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take some time to experiment with different values until the result matches your preference.<\/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>Tip:<\/strong> Instead of immediately using a very high value, increase the value gradually. Small adjustments can make a noticeable difference to the final lettering shape.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Remove the Envelope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can remove the envelope at any time and return the text to its original shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Envelope<\/strong> drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>No Envelope<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The envelope effect is cleared and the text returns to its original appearance.<\/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>Tip:<\/strong> This makes it easy to experiment with different envelope shapes without permanently changing the text.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Use Envelope with On-line Segment Text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Envelope can also be used with text set to <strong>On-line Segment<\/strong> placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When entering text:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the placement to <strong>On-line Segment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply the desired Envelope shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue typing until the cursor reaches the end of the line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> when you want to add another line.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add additional lines while keeping the selected envelope shape applied.<\/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>Tip:<\/strong> This is useful when you need several lines of text to maintain the same visual envelope treatment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Apply Envelope to Vertical Text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Envelope feature can also be applied when the text orientation is set to <strong>Vertical<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the text placement to <strong>Vertical<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Envelope<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the desired shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the <strong>Value<\/strong> if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vertical text will be reshaped according to the selected envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To quickly apply an envelope to text:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create or select a text object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a supported placement: <strong>Horizontal<\/strong>, <strong>On-line Segment<\/strong>, or <strong>Vertical<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Envelope<\/strong> drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select an envelope shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a <strong>Value from 1 to 100<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to apply the adjustment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine-tune the value until you achieve the desired result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>No Envelope<\/strong> whenever you want to remove the effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Envelope is available only for supported <strong>line-based text placements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A value of <strong>1<\/strong> produces an almost rectangular result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher values make the selected envelope shape more pronounced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test several values instead of relying on the default result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>No Envelope<\/strong> to quickly restore the text to its original form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Envelope can be retained when adding additional lines with <strong>On-line Segment<\/strong> text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The feature also works with <strong>Vertical<\/strong> text, giving you more flexibility when creating lettering layouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Envelope feature in <strong>eXPerience 8<\/strong> provides a quick way to give text a more dynamic shape while maintaining control over the strength of the effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Envelope feature in eXPerience 8 allows you to reshape text so that it follows a predefined form. 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