5.5.  Paths and Text

Figure 7.12.  Text converted to a path

Text converted to a path

Text converted to a path and then transformed using the Perspective tool.

Text converted to a path

The path shown above, stroked with a fuzzy brush and then gradient-mapped using the Gradient Map filter with the “Yellow Contrast” gradient.


A text item created using the Text tool can be transformed into a path using the Create path from text button in the Tool Options for the Text tool. This can be useful for several purposes, including: