Inkscape Basics: Wrapping Text Around A Circle

This is a new sort micro-tutorial I'll be uploading in addition to the more elaborate tutorials I create where I cover basic functions and features in Inkscape. Sometimes you just need to know how to perform a specific task without having to endure an entire 15+ minute tutorial that includes that task. That's what the purpose of these videos will be.

I'll be posting 1 for Inkscape and 1 for GIMP every week IN ADDITION to the tutorials I regularly make, so nothing will be changing in that regard - just increasing my upload frequency from 2x per week to 4x.

If you have any requests for micro-tutorials, please leave a comment!

This tutorial is for Inkscape version 0.92 and is intended to teach beginners how to use the software. Inkscape is a great free alternative to Illustrator and Corel Draw.

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[PinItRight]

Nick, I have watched and watched and watched this video trying to get the text inside the circle like you did in this video. Yesterday 1-9-22 I FINALLY saw that you kept both the circle and text selected then hit flip, and it worked perfectly! Thank you for doing all the videos that you have done.

[GoronTico]

Thank you. Your pacing is perfect and beginner friendly, straight to the point but not skipping stuff that might not be obvious for everyone. Just perfect!

[GreyGhost-rz]

What I love about your videos is that they are quick and to the point. 4 minutes. It's perfect. Thank YOU.

[sheaulle]

If you don’t want to finalize the text because you may want to alter the path or the text later, you can make the path invisible e.g. by setting fill and stroke to none. So you don’t lose the path and your text remains editable!

But how can you find the invisible path when your design has become more complicated? No problem: select the text and press Shift + D. The path will be selected and you can set a temporary stroke colour to work with it.

Shift + D is labeled "Select Original" in the menu (Edit - Clone) -- I think it’s nice that it doesn’t only work with clones but also with text on a path. :-)

[malcolmfairhurst]

This WORKS, precise, concise AND accurate, brilliant video!!!

[raindogred]

i worked in web from 1996-2013...gave it away for 10 years. Forgotten everything I once knew. My brain is fried at 57. I know these features existed in Freehand and Illustrator years ago. Thank god for Logos By Nick :) I'm doing a deep into Inkscape, which looks like an excellent tool. Its not a design course, but my pride won't let me hand in any old crap..its gotta look good. so I'll be watching lots of these vids.liked and subbed, and thanks for the resources.

[tarigeltom]

Please keep it up Nick👌
At minute 3:10, to perfectly adjust the rapped text, just make sure to align the text to the center (not to the left nor to the right), before putting the text on to the path.
Then deselect everything, select the circle and rotate it 90° clockwise. Tadaaa!!

[thalesengraving]

Damn, 5 years and I had to come back for a refresher. Thanks for all the help!

[GeekMustHave]

I know this video is a little old but, this is a good example of how "Knowledge" transcends time. I needed to wrap the text around an object to create templates for laser engraving wooden coins and ornaments. It worked great and I look like a hero thanks to you. I'll be doing a YouTube video of laser engraving and there will be a shout out to you. Keep broadcasting!!

[BobSmith-pnmo]

Thanks again Nick! It will be months between when I put text on a path and I forget. You are always here for me!

[linda_sue]

This one helped me settle back down after seeing too many people's Inkscape videos, installing my own new version and finding I'd forgotten how to do Anything! Thank you!

[Texasmediatv]

Thank you, I have tried several other drawing alts to Photoshop and Inkscape made it possible.

HELPFUL Tutorial!

[rolandriosg]

Excelente Nick! I've actually gone from ZERO (never ever studied or tried graphich design) to be able to make a decent simple logo thanks to yout tutorials ! Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and experience with this tool.

[ehleste]

thank you very much, u managed it to gift me one full day without headaches! <3

[danruscoe]

Concise tutorials like this are so rare. Thank you!

[nievephoenix]

i just discovered your channel today and cant even begin to describe how thankful i am to have such amazing resources like these available for free. this is like a treasure trove!

[desertstormveteran]

I highly recommend supporting Logos by Nick by purchasing the Inkscape, GIMP, or other tutorials available in the Master Course modules available at a reasonable price!
Thanks Nick,
Based on the fact that you have provided such an extensive library of very well made, and free of charge YouTube educational videos covering Inkscape, GIMP, and other apps, I did find it a pleasure to support your efforts by purchasing your Master Course Bundle, which I have found very useful in gaining a little bit better knowledge of the various graphics design apps that you cover in your various You Tube videos. In addition, it is a great help to have a little more personal access to "picking your brain" regarding a specific question or concern I might have as I learn to use these awesome open source applications. Thanks for all your help and for continuing to produce such quality training and tutorials without solicitation whatsoever.
Keep up the good work.
Jeff Robarge
Tucson, AZ

[salmanbabar]

Thanks, it is a definitely needed Inkscape series for most of the people.

[logcabingaming]

Incredible video, short, concise and answered all my questions except which you then answered on the new version (Spacing when you put the text on the inside of the circle). Well done. You've def earnt my sub!

[ryanstark]

You can duplicate the first circle then add the bottom text to this path but move the vertical kerning on the text to the top. It will then fit like the top text when you flip the circle.