textPath

textPath is an SVG element that allows text to follow a specified path. This enables dynamic and creative text layouts that are not possible with standard text elements. The text is rendered along the outline of a path defined by a separate path element. The path element itself is not directly rendered; it serves only as a guide for the text.

To use textPath, you first define a path using SVG path data. This path can be a simple line, a curve, or a complex shape. Then, you create a textPath element and link it to the path using the href attribute, which points to the ID of the path element. The text content within the textPath element will then be rendered along the defined path.

Several attributes can be used to control the appearance and positioning of the text on the path. startOffset allows you to specify where the text begins along the path. textAnchor controls the alignment of the text relative to its current position on the path. LengthAdjust and Method attributes offer finer control over how the text fits the path, allowing for scaling or spacing adjustments.

textPath is particularly useful for creating text effects like curved titles, text integrated into illustrations, or dynamic labels that adapt to changing graphics. It provides a powerful tool for enhancing the visual storytelling capabilities of Scalable Vector Graphics.