 
 Viz World Classic User Guide
Version 23.0 | Published December 12, 2023 ©
Defining the Text Layout
     
    
The options on the Layout panel (depicted above) allow you to move, scale, or rotate a text item, adjust the kerning, or align or space evenly multiple text items.    
This section contains information on the following procedures:
To Move a Text Item
-     Select the Move Text tool  . .
-     Position the mouse pointer within the text item. 
-     Drag the text item to the new position: 
   
 This allows you to move a text item even if the position handle is out of view.
To Scale Text
-     Select the Move Text tool  . .
-     Drag one of the handles on the border of the text item: 
   
-     Drag while holding down CTRL to scale the text proportionally. 
To Rotate Text
-     Select the Move Text tool  . .
-     Point to the rotation handle, the yellow circle to the right of the center of the text item. 
-     Drag the handle to rotate the text item about its center: 
   
To Adjust the Letter Spacing
-     Select the Text Kerning tool. The Viewer indicates the position of each character by a marker on the baseline: 
   
-     Drag a marker to the left or right to adjust the spacing between the corresponding characters. 
-     When you have finished kerning the text, click the Text Kerning tool again. Tip: You can reset the default kerning of the text by clicking the Reset button. 
To Align Several Text Items
     
        
-     Select at least two text items in the list, using SHIFT to select multiple items. 
-     Choose the appropriate alignment option from the Align context menu (see above). 
To Space Several Text Items Evenly
     
        
-     Select at least three text items in the list, using SHIFT to select multiple items. 
-     Choose the appropriate alignment option from the Space Evenly context menu.