Enter Text

Type the text of what you would like the decal to say.

Preview Background

Change the background color for the on-screen preview only. The checkered background shown on the screen represents where the vinyl background is cut out and removed. All the letters will come pre-spaced on a sheet to install as one application. Then after removing the transfer tape, just the individual letters will be left on the surface.

If you would like a solid background color on the lettering you can select this on the Purchase tab.

Capital Letter Height

This is the average size of just the capital letters in the design. If you have a lower case letter with a descender sticking down below the capital letter or if you have multiple lines of text, the total overall height the design will be larger than the Capital letter.

Total Size

This is the overall dimensions of the entire design.

Maintain Proportions

When you change the Capital Letter Height, Total Height, or Total Width, the others will change to display the correct proportion for the font style that is selected. Uncheck this option to change the height or width without altering the other. Then the letters will stretch or shrink, and the preview will show how the lettering will look.

Font Categories

Choose from the list to preview all the font styles in a category. If you'd like to see all the fonts available, select "All Fonts."

Your Font Selection List

Once you've selected fonts to compare, use the "Compare List" button to preview all of the fonts on your list. You can also click on a font on this list to use it for your design.

Preview Size

When comparing font styles with your text, the letters can be displayed very small if there are a lot of letters in the design. Use this option to limit the previews on this page to just he first ten letters and show the fonts in a larger size on the screen.

Font Name

You can change the font from the drop-down list. You can also add bold or italic styles to the letters.

Lettering Color

Change the color of the lettering by clicking on one of the colored squares. The on-screen preview will show the lettering in the color you select. If the checkered background is the same color as the lettering you are choosing, click on the Text & Size tab and change the preview background color.

Click on "Enlarge Color Samples" to view the standard colors available in a larger size on the page.

*Each screen can display the colors a little differently, and the color shown may not be slightly different than the vinyl lettering color.

Multiple Line Alignment

Multiple lines of lettering are centered by default.

• Left Align: Align each line to the left hand side.
• Center: Align each line to the center.
• Right Align: Align each line to the right hand side.
• Word Justify: Spaced between each word and flush left and right.
• Letter Justify: Spaced between each letter and flush left and right.
• Stretch Justify: Each letter stretched to fit and flush left and right.

Character Spacing

Change the amount of space between each letter.

Background Options

The default Background Cut Out & Removed option is recommended and is by far the most common way to order lettering. With this option, the lettering will be computer cut, pre-spaced with transfer tape on top, and 100% ready to install. The entire design installs as one application. Then after removing the transfer tape, just the individual letters will be left perfectly aligned on the surface with no background at all.

*Note: Most customers do not want a solid background.

When you select the Solid Background Color option, the lettering will come with the background included as one piece. The lettering will remain the same size, and the background will start with expanding 10% larger than the lettering. You can change the Background Margin Size to another percentage if you like. The margin size and total decal sizes are in the Item Summary.

Borders

Select the Show Border option to add an outline border around each letter. You can make the border thicker or thinner by using the - or + buttons or typing a new number in the box. Remove the border by un-checking the Show Border box.

The Preview Preset Options can be used to preview the border in 6 different thicknesses at the same time. Just click on the preview that you like to select that thickness.

Change the border color by clicking on the colored squares on the left side of the screen. The name of the font with be displayed.

Border Position

Outside of Lettering

The border expands out from the edge of the letters. (Most common)

Center of Lettering

The border is centered over the edge of the letters.

Adjust Drop Shadow Offset

For drop shadows only, increase the vertical or horizontal amounts to move the shadow away from the lettering. Decrease the values to move it closer.

Shadows

Add a shadow by selecting a shadow option.

The slant and deep shadows do not work very well with small lettering less than around 1 inch.

Shadow Color

Select the color for the shadow.

If the checkered background is the same color as a border or shadow color, click on the Text & Size tab and change the preview background color.

Same Letter Height

This forces every character to be the same height. Lower case letters become stretched to the same height as capital letters. Capital letter height is not available with this option.

Vertical Text

Changes the lettering to display vertically. After selecting this option, go to the Text & Size tab and set the total height and width. Capital letter height is not available with this option.