To place existing freeform text along an existing object's path

1. Select both the freeform text and the object to which you want to align the text.

2. Click the Text Tool in the toolbox.

3. Click the Path Fit button . A palette opens.

4. Click the desired quick choice button. The text is put along the path.

or

Click Choose Position and specify a custom alignment.

Subscripts, superscripts, and small caps are not retained in text that is fit to a path.