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Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 7:09 pm
by lkc
How to arch, arc or put text on or in a circle is a common question and I've tried to provide a step-by-step process in this post...
http://thealliancetrader.blogspot.com/2 ... scape.html
however, if you have a basic understanding of how to get to this step, all you have to do is
select the circle only and grab the middle handle and pull it down to reverse the text.
You can use the alt key and the right and left arrow keys to add or decrease the space between the letters...
for more details check my blog link.
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Re: Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 7:30 pm
by Sweetness4713
AWesome explanation Laura.. I was sure i saw a tutorial on using the path/reverse to get your letters on the inside as well.. I must have dreamt it because I cant find it now..LOL So in order to get rid of the circle do you just break it apart afterwards or just lighten the stroke line..

Re: Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 8:02 pm
by lkc
I prefer to duplicate the text and after applying object to path I copy and put it in a new file so I can save my working file.
That way I can easily use it and change the copy for other projects.

In the new file I break apart, apply difference on the letters that need it and then union.

Re: Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 4:39 am
by firstcut
good info, thanks!

Re: Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 4:54 am
by gj1
Thanks...I will study this...I appreciate as I have not known how to do this in Ink.

Re: Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:37 am
by sstehman
Very nice explanation on the blog Laura. Thank you for taking the time to post it for all to see.

Re: Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:47 pm
by janekinso
Thanks so much, Laura. You really do a good job of explaining the process precisely. That's especially helpful for newbies to Inkscape - - - like ME !

Re: Inkscape - text on a circle

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:42 pm
by lkc
So glad you can use the info...hope to do more tutorials when life settles down a little!