To place text on a path without individual letters leaning, use the Warp > Arch tool (rather than "Arc") to keep the vertical stems of the letters straight. 2. Mobile Communication: Sending a Direct Message To "put together" or compose a standard text message:

In Cricut Design Space, you often need to arc the text slightly in the software so that it appears "straight" once it is physically applied to a tapered or cylindrical object.

Open your messaging app, tap the Compose icon (often a speech bubble or "+" sign), select a recipient from your contacts, and type your message in the field provided.

If you are designing graphics and need text to remain perfectly horizontal even when applied to curved surfaces or distorted:

Use tools like Photopea to apply a "Wave" warp while specifically selecting styles that maintain a straight top and bottom boundary.

You can create a Group Text by selecting multiple recipients before sending your first message. Note that some carriers, like Straight Talk Wireless, may have specific restrictions or configuration requirements for group MMS features. How to wave text (and keep the top and bottom straight)

Depending on your specific goal, here is how you can put together text to keep it "straight":