5.6. Paths and Text

Figure 7.14. 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 Path from Text command in the context menu of the Text tool. This can be useful for several purposes, including: