Do you want to learn how to create a wave warp on text in InDesign? This is an easy thing to do in programs like Adobe Illustrator. You can pull it off in InDesign too, but there are a few limitations to keep in mind.
Remember that Adobe InDesign is more text-oriented, so our tools and settings might be a bit different from other programs.
Let’s get started with our tutorial on how to warp text in InDesign!
How to Create Warped Text in InDesign
Step 1
First, you need to open a new document in InDesign.
Step 2
Now, let’s create a wave shape with the Pen Tool (P).
![Create a wave in InDesign](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/create_a_wave_indesign.jpg)
![Create a wave in InDesign](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040619_786_create_a_wave_indesign.jpg)
![Create a wave in InDesign](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040619_937_create_a_wave_indesign.jpg)
Step 3
Click and hold the Text icon on your toolbar and select the second tool called Type on a Path Tool.
![Select Type on a Path Tool](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/type_on_a_path_tool.jpg)
![Select Type on a Path Tool](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040619_662_type_on_a_path_tool.jpg)
![Select Type on a Path Tool](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040619_626_type_on_a_path_tool.jpg)
Step 4
Now move your cursor to the beginning of your waved line until the cursor gets a + sign. This means that you’ll be able to write on top of the line.
![Move your cursor to the beginning of your wave.](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/move_your_cursor.jpg)
![Move your cursor to the beginning of your wave.](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040620_908_move_your_cursor.jpg)
![Move your cursor to the beginning of your wave.](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040620_943_move_your_cursor.jpg)
Step 5
Go ahead and type your text. For our tutorial on how to warp text in InDesign, we’ll be using the Wiskind font from Envato Elements.
![Wave line example](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/wave_line_example.jpg)
![Wave line example](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040620_179_wave_line_example.jpg)
![Wave line example](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040621_753_wave_line_example.jpg)
Step 6
Finally, we’re going to remove the stroke line:
- Click on Window > Properties to open the Properties settings.
- Ensure that your wavy line is selected.
- In the Appearance section, click on Stroke.
- Our stroke weight is currently at 0.99 pt. Go ahead and change the Weight value to 0.
Now your line is invisible!
![Stroke Settings in InDesign](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stroke_settings.jpg)
![Stroke Settings in InDesign](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040621_175_stroke_settings.jpg)
![Stroke Settings in InDesign](https://cdn.idevie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1709040621_502_stroke_settings.jpg)
To improve the results, we’ll duplicate our warp text in InDesign and add a background color to make it look cooler.
Now You Know How to Warp Text in InDesign!
You’re done! Learning how to create a warped text in InDesign is such an easy thing to do. I hope you use this trick in your future design projects.
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