What ^FP does
^FP controls how characters in the following field flow — horizontally, vertically, or reverse — and adds extra spacing between them. It is used for vertical text and custom letter spacing.
Syntax
^FPd,gParameters
| Parameter | Description | Values | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
d | Direction | H horizontal, V vertical, R reverse | H |
g | Additional inter-character gap in dots | — | — |
Example
^XA
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FPV,5^FDStack^FS
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Notes & tips
- Use V for vertically stacked characters.
- The gap value adds space between characters.
Related commands
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