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Adjust fixed-width baseline settings ​

Lettering00088.pngUse Toolbox > Lettering to adjust baseline settings.

A free-line baseline does not have a fixed or pre-determined length – the baseline extends as long as you keep adding letters. A fixed-line baseline has a fixed length which you can digitize or specify numerically. Various options are available to handle text that extends beyond the baseline.

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Precise control over baseline width is important when combined with Team Names when you want to ensure all names fit within the same area such as a pocket.

To adjust fixed-width baseline settings... ​

  1. Double-click a selected lettering object/s to access object properties.

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  1. Click Settings. The Baseline Settings dialog opens. Options depend on baseline type.

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  1. Select a horizontal, vertical, or arc baseline from the list.

  2. Adjust the Length value as required.

Fixed-line baselines allow control over line length as well as options for handling text which does not fit the baseline. This is particularly useful for multiple ‘team’ names. Free-line baselines only allow you to adjust the Line Angle value.

  1. For fixed-line baselines, select an ‘auto-frame’ style:
  • Spacing: Letter size and width stays the same and letters are spaced evenly along the baseline. Letters may overlap if the text is too wide.

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  • Width: The width of each letter is reduced and the original spacing kept.

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  • Size (Keep Proportions): Letter width and height is reduced proportionally but the original spacing remains.

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  • Spacing and Width: Letter width and spacing is reduced.

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  • Spacing and Size (Keep Proportions): Letter width, height and spacing is reduced proportionally.

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  1. Adjust the Line Angle as required. Enter the exact angle of baseline to the horizontal axis.

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  1. Select a baseline position.

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When creating lettering for a badge, for example:

  • For lettering above the badge, select a baseline below.
  • For lettering below the badge, select a baseline above.
  • For horizontal lettering through the middle of the badge, select a centered baseline.

  1. Specify the letter, word and line spacing as required.

  2. Select a letter orientation.

  3. Click OK to return to Object Properties > Special.