Pixie Power Minute: Arched and Warped Title

Objective: Create arched and warped text.

Video Notes:

1. Insert a circle.

   1. Go to Insert> Content> Shape> Ellipse.
   2. Set the stroke to "None."
   3. The fill doesn't matter at this stage.
   4. Click "Create" to place the circle on your page.

2. Format text to follow the circle.

   1. With the circle selected> right-click> Text> Format.
   2. Select “Position text along the shape.”
   3. Type the title into the editor.
   4. Choose a font style.
   5. Set the smallest font size to be used for the text.
   6. Adjust the “Placement on path” as needed (you’ll fine-tune this later).
   7. Click “More” to adjust “Spacing”, if necessary.
   8. Click “OK.”

3. Adjust font sizes for warped effect.

   1. Click on the text to open the text editor.
   2. Set the smallest font size for the two end letters.
   3. Gradually increase the font size. Start with the second letter from the beginning and select 1-2 letters to increase to the next larger font size.
   4. Repeat the process starting from the second-to-last letter and working inward.
   5. Continue alternating sides, increasing font sizes, until you reach the middle of the title.
   6. Click "OK."
   7. Return to Step 2f and adjust the “Placement on path” if necessary.

4. Make the circle transparent. Select the circle and go to the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)> Fill> Make transparent to remove the fill color.

5. Finalize the title size.

   1. Copy and paste the live title to create a backup, placing it aside in the workspace.
   2. Flatten the original title on the page. Right-click> Flatten.
   3. Resize the flattened title as needed.
   4. If further edits are required, use the live text version you set aside.

6. Fill the shape with color or paper.

7. If desired, enhance the title with effects like shadows, textures, or a 3D edge.

8. Complete the page with photos, journaling, papers and embellishments.