Curve Text and Wrapping Text Around a Circle | Inkscape Basics

Using the ‘Put on Path’ function, I’ll show you how to curve your text and how to wrap your text around a circle. I’ll use two different methods for removing the path line, showing you how to keep your text editable with the text tool or convert it to a path using the ‘object to path’ function which allows you to customize the appearance of your text with the nodes tool. I’ll also cover how to correct the spacing of your text as it follows a curve, when the letters are bunched up or spaced too far apart.

If you are new to Inkscape, then you may want to watch the following playlist which runs you through the basics:

Or to just learn about the text tool watch:

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[miltoncox]

Thank you so much for making these video's. I've looked at alot of videos and you are the best

[JasonCotting]

The best Inkscape text on a curve tutorial yet. Thanks 👍

[JimNichols]

I watched several videos of this and yours by far and away is the best explanation out there on Inkscape.

[dmsalisbury]

Thanks for this video. It was far better than another video I looked at on YouTube for this, which had complicated, unneccesary work-arounds for rotating the text. Yours was spot on and covered everything I needed. Thanks

[UrsReupke]

Brilliantly explained. Thank you very much!

[mikewellwood]

Many thanks. This is a very helpful tutorial for Inkscape beginners (like me).

[martinschuler]

good explained! Has helped me. Thank you!

[CreateForFree]

Just a quick note - if you intend to rescale your design, then you will want to convert your design to a path. If you scale multiple items together including text on a hidden path, you can get some strange results.

[cook-kitchen]

Are you using Ms Word for this curvature?

[JohnColgan.]

great to see it working, i tried this yesterday using the help text, but nothing worked & i couldn't find the icons mentioned!

[garyhuff]

Thank You this was spot on, no Bul***, You are much appreciated
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[vota]

This was very helpful. I have a question about curving text in a family tree. Is there a way to contact you show you the specifics?

[katemccarthy]

Help! I have followed exactly what you have said, but my text won't "Put on Path" What am I doing wrong??