To change the offset of text on a path

1. Select the text you want to change the offset of.

2. Click the Text Tool in the toolbox.

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

4. Click Choose Position. The choose position ribbon opens.

5. Enter the offset percentage you want in the Offset Percentage box.

An offset of 0% aligns the text on the path. The alignment offset is relative to whether the text is positioned above or below the path. A positive offset (to the limit of 500%) shifts the text away from the path. A negative offset 0% (to the limit of -50%) shifts the text past the path.