Curve and Warp Text

Warp bends your text along a curve without turning it into an image. You can still edit the words afterwards.

Warp a headline

1. Select a text element.

2. Open More → All options and go to Effects.

3. Switch on Warp, then pick a shape: Arc, Arch, Wave, Flag, Bulge or Rise.

4. Adjust Bend until the curve looks right. A negative bend flips the direction.

To turn it off, switch Warp off.

Which one when

• Arc and arch: badges, stamps and curved headlines over a round subject.

• Wave and flag: playful titles with movement.

• Bulge: big center-weighted words, like a sale price.

• Rise: text that climbs toward one side, good for ramp-up energy.

Pair it with

Warp combines well with the Title styles in Layer Styles and Title Styles and with Photo fill. A chrome arch over a photo is a classic poster look.

Or just ask

• "Arch the headline over the top of the circle."

• "Make the title wave, with a slight bend."

• "Bulge the word SALE and give it a sticker outline."

Good to know

• Very long lines bend more than they read. Keep warped text short.

• You can edit the words any time. Double-click the text as usual.