In the toolbox, open the Shape tool flyout. To return a vertically shifted character to the baseline Using the Text tool, select one or more characters. To straighten a shifted or rotated character Select the character node or nodes, and then type values in the Horizontal character offset box, Vertical character offset box, or Character angle box on the property bar. You can also use the Shape tool to shift or rotate characters. Vertical character offset - A positive number moves characters up, and a negative number moves characters down.Ĭharacter angle - A positive number rotates characters counterclockwise, and a negative number rotates characters clockwise. Horizontal character offset - A positive number moves characters to the right, and a negative number moves characters to the left. Type a value in one of the following boxes: To display the Object properties docker, click Window Dockers Object properties.Ĭlick the arrow button at the bottom of the Character area to display additional options. In the Object properties docker, click the Character button to display the character-related options. Using the Text tool, select the character or characters. Rotated characters To shift or rotate a character