--- title: Create and Edit Text in LightBurn description: Learn how to create and edit text in LightBurn. Discover tools to customize fonts, spacing, bending, and more for precise text design. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/create-edit-text-lightburn#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![MicrosoftTeams-image.png\]](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/MicrosoftTeams-image.png?height=50&name=MicrosoftTeams-image.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to salasers.com Go to salasers.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SA Laser Knowledge Base](https://support.salasers.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Tools & Features](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en) 3. [Layout and Design](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#layout-and-design) # Create and Edit Text in LightBurn ## Add, Customize, and Transform Text for Your Designs The **Create Text Tool** in LightBurn allows you to add, customize, and transform text in your designs. Text created with this tool is a special type of **Built-in Shape** called a **Text Object**, offering unique properties and effects. ![Ref-Text-InToolsToolbar](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-InToolsToolbar.png?width=522&height=51&name=Ref-Text-InToolsToolbar.png) --- ### Quick Reference: Text - **Purpose:** Add and edit text in your Workspace. - **Access Points:** - **Tools Toolbar → Edit Text** - **Tools → Edit Text** - **Keyboard Shortcut:** - Windows: `Ctrl + T` - Mac: `Cmd + T` ![QuickRef-Text](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/QuickRef-Text.gif?width=688&height=516&name=QuickRef-Text.gif) --- ### Adding Text #### **How to Create a Text Object** 1. Activate the tool by: - Clicking the **Create Text icon** in the Tools Toolbar. - Navigating to **Tools → Edit Text**. - Pressing `Ctrl/Cmd + T`. 2. Click anywhere in your Workspace and type the desired text. 3. Press **Enter** to start a new line within the same Text Object. 4. Press **Esc** to finish creating the Text Object. ![Ref-Text-CreateTextDemo](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-CreateTextDemo.gif?width=688&height=387&name=Ref-Text-CreateTextDemo.gif) **Note:** The text will initially be centered at the point where you clicked. Adjust alignment using the **Text Options Toolbar**. --- ### Editing Text #### **Direct Editing** - Double-click the Text Object to edit it directly in the Workspace. - Alternatively, right-click the Text Object and select **Edit Text Shape** to open a detailed editing dialog. ![Ref-Text-EditText](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-EditText.gif?width=688&height=387&name=Ref-Text-EditText.gif) **Tip:** Enable **Selection Double-Click Opens Text Edit Dialog** in **Settings** to use the dialog window for editing automatically. --- ### Bending Text #### **How to Bend Text** - Select the Text Object to reveal the **blue bending handle** above it. - Hover over the handle until the **Bend Cursor** appears. - Click, hold, and drag to curve the text. ![Ref-Text-Bend](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-Bend.gif?width=688&height=387&name=Ref-Text-Bend.gif) #### **Restoring Straight Text** - Double-click the blue bending handle to remove the curve. ![Ref-Text-Unbend](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-Unbend.gif?width=688&height=387&name=Ref-Text-Unbend.gif) #### **Distortion Toggle** - Use the **Distort toggle** in the **Text Options Toolbar** to choose whether characters warp as part of the curve or remain unchanged. ![Ref-Text-DistortBend](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-DistortBend.gif?width=688&height=387&name=Ref-Text-DistortBend.gif) #### **Advanced Curves** - Use **Apply Path to Text** to curve text around more complex shapes or paths. ![Ref-Text-ApplyPathToText](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-ApplyPathToText.gif?width=688&height=340&name=Ref-Text-ApplyPathToText.gif) --- ### Text Options Toolbar The **Text Options Toolbar** lets you adjust key attributes, including: ![Ref-Text-OptionsToolbar](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-OptionsToolbar.png?width=604&height=60&name=Ref-Text-OptionsToolbar.png) | **Attribute** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | **Font** | Choose from installed fonts. | | **Height** | Set overall text height (varies by font). | | **HSpace** | Adjust horizontal spacing between characters. | | **VSpace** | Adjust vertical spacing between lines. | | **Align X** | Set horizontal alignment (Left, Center, or Right). | | **Align Y** | Set vertical alignment (Top, Middle, or Bottom). | | **Bold/Italic** | Apply bold or italic styling (if supported by the font). | | **Upper Case** | Convert all text to uppercase. | | **Welded** | Automatically weld overlapping characters, common with script fonts. | | **Right-to-Left** | Enable right-to-left text rendering (for applicable languages). | | **Text Mode/Offset** | Used for Variable Text features. Leave set to **Normal** unless using Variable Text. | ### ![Ref-Text-AdjustingHSpaceAndVSpace](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-AdjustingHSpaceAndVSpace.gif?width=688&height=387&name=Ref-Text-AdjustingHSpaceAndVSpace.gif) ### ![Ref-Text-AlignXAndY](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-AlignXAndY.gif?width=688&height=387&name=Ref-Text-AlignXAndY.gif) ### ![Ref-Text-WeldedComparison](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-WeldedComparison.png?width=688&height=378&name=Ref-Text-WeldedComparison.png) ### Fonts #### **System Fonts** LightBurn uses fonts installed on your computer. To add a new font: - **Windows:** Right-click the font file and choose **Install**. - **Mac:** Double-click the font file and click **Install** in the preview window. ![Ref-Text-FontsContextMenu](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-FontsContextMenu.png?width=688&height=248&name=Ref-Text-FontsContextMenu.png) #### **![Ref-Text-Settings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-Settings.png?width=687&height=102&name=Ref-Text-Settings.png)** #### **SHX Fonts** SHX fonts are lightweight and ideal for single-line designs. Set the SHX Font Path in **Settings** to load these fonts into LightBurn. **Icon Key for Fonts:** - ![Ref-Text-SHXIcon](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-SHXIcon.png?width=16&height=16&name=Ref-Text-SHXIcon.png) SHX font. - ![Ref-Text-TTFIcon](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-TTFIcon.png?width=17&height=15&name=Ref-Text-TTFIcon.png) System font. #### **Favoriting and Filtering Fonts** - Right-click a font in the dropdown menu to: - Add to or remove from **Favorites**. - Hide fonts from the list. ![Ref-Text-SingleLineFont](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-SingleLineFont.png?width=688&height=167&name=Ref-Text-SingleLineFont.png) --- ### Moving Files with Fonts When transferring LightBurn files between computers: - Ensure all required fonts are installed on all devices. - If fonts are missing, LightBurn will use an embedded path to preserve the text's appearance but warn you that the font is unavailable. - Install the font later to regain full editing capabilities. ![Ref-Text-FontWarning](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Text-FontWarning.png?width=418&height=156&name=Ref-Text-FontWarning.png) --- ### Converting Text to Paths Convert Text Objects to editable vector paths for advanced editing: 1. Select the Text Object(s). 2. Go to **Edit → Convert to Path** or press `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C`. 3. Right-click in the Workspace and select **Convert to Path**. **Warning:** Once converted, text properties like font and spacing cannot be edited. --- ### Summary The **Create Text Tool** in LightBurn provides powerful features for adding and customizing text in your designs. With options for bending, styling, and transforming text, you can achieve both creative and precise results. 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