Type Manipulator

The Type Manipulator is a Universal Manipulator that allows you to transform a type mesh's individual characters, words, or lines. It is accessible via the Type node by clicking the corresponding button in the Text tab.

Type Manipulator Tool Settings

The Type Manipulator Tool Settings can be found in the Tool Settings Editor or via a marking menu by Ctrl + Shift + right-clicking when the Type Manipulator is active.

Manipulator Mode

Specifies the level of object to manipulate. Options include by Character, Word, or Line.

Translate, Scale

Transforms the selected object as determined by the Manipulator Mode appropriately.

Reset Manipulations

Returns all type manipulations for the selected object back to 0. Current affects the selected object as determined by the Manipulator Mode, while All affects the entire selected Type mesh.

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