Just an update, with the advise given i am able to do what i want , many thanks

Andy

Hi Thank you for your welcome and help I had noticed that I could offset the text as soon as I had typed but as soon as I selected anything different I would no longer be able to use the offset ! I am away with work at the mo so am unable to get to my computer too try your advice , as soon as I can ...

Hi Inkscape Sorry that this is my first post,but all the info i have needed i have found without needing to ask. The problem i have is i want to create and outline around some text, i can draw a simple square then use the linked offset tool no problem but when it comes to trying it with text they is...