A reader contacted us recently to ask how to achieve a split text type effect using the ScanNCut. I always like a challenge, so went ahead to see if it would work. I ended up with two different methods. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions or scroll down for the written instructions (If you can't see the video, you may have an adblocker on.) Start by selecting the square shape from the Shapes menu. Resize the square to form a rectangle. Select the TEXT option, click on the canvas and type in the word that you want to create