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How to Offset Text in Cricut Design Space

Learn how to offset text in Cricut Design Space. 

learn how to offset text in Cricut Design Space

The Offset Tool in Cricut Design Space is a new feature that allows you to add a border around your text. The offset tool gives your text a "shadow" layer.

Select the Text Tool and type your word(s).

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We are using the Reeline Font from the May 2021 SVG Designs & Font Bundle

Adjust the Letter Spacing to bring your letters closer together.

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You can unlock the bottom left corner of your text and adjust it to your preferences. I adjusted the height of the text.

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Now select the Offset Tool.  

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Use the slider to create an offset around your text that leaves no gaps between the letters. 

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Apply the offset and this will create a shadow layer behind your text.

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Click MAKE IT.

This will place the offset on one mat and the text on a separate mat.

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How To Offset Text in Cricut Design Space

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