[Rico Sabor]

I created a line of text by creating a solid and adding simple text as an effect. That’s the way that I did it when I used AE a long, long time ago.
I couldn’t kern individual characers in that mode. There’s probably a legitimate reason.

Now, thanks to you guys, I’ve discovered the TEXT tool in the toolbox. Success!

Thanks for your help with a beginner question. It worked beautifully.