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Font Position
Position
Specify the position, scaling, rotation, and spacing for characters.
Position
Set the subscript or superscript options for a character.
Superscript
Reduces the font size of the selected text and raises the text above the baseline.
Normal
Removes superscript or subscript formatting.
Subscript
Reduces the font size of the selected text and lowers the text below the baseline.
Raise/lower by
Enter the amount by which you want to raise or to lower the selected text in relation to the baseline. One hundred percent is equal to the height of the font.
Relative font size
Enter the amount by which you want to reduce the font size of the selected text.
Automatic
Automatically sets the amount by which the selected text is raised or lowered in relation to the baseline.
Rotation/scaling
Set the rotation and the scaling options for the selected text.
0 degrees
Does not rotate the selected text.
90 degrees
Rotates the selected text to the left by 90 degrees.
270 degrees
Rotates the selected text to the right by 90 degrees.
Fit to line
Stretches or compresses the selected text so that it fits between the line that is above the text and the line that is below the text.
Scale width
Enter the percentage of the font width by which to horizontally stretch or compress the selected text.
Spacing
Specify the spacing between individual characters.
Spacing
Specifies the spacing between the characters of the selected text. Enter the amount by which you want to expand or condense the text in the spin button.To increase the spacing, set a positive value; to reduce it, set a negative value.
Pair kerning
Automatically adjust the character spacing for specific letter combinations.Kerning is only available for certain font types and requires that your printer support this option.