InDesign2026
API 21.5.1.73
Enumeration

TextPathEffects

Options for the alignment and appearance of type on a path.

Values

NameType AccessDescription
Number = 1601201767 readonly The center of each character's baseline is on the path while each vertical edge is in line with the path's center point.
Number = 1601201778 readonly The center of each character's baseline is parallel to the path's tangent. This is the default effect.
Number = 1601201715 readonly The text characters' horizontal edges are perfectly horizontal regardless of the path shape.
Number = 1601201779 readonly The text characters' vertical edges are perfectly vertical regardless of the path shape.
Number = 1601205107 readonly The left edge of each character's baseline is on the path and no characters are rotated.

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Properties elsewhere that hold an TextPathEffects value.