Craft Edge

I created a file in scal 1, a 5" by 23" sign, I opened it in scal 2 did some edits saved it, but when I cut it only 12 inches of the 24 inches cut. The mat was set for 12 x24. Why does this happen. Also after it cut I closed the file, reopened it and and all the letter were jumbled and on ...

I have the2.3 version. If I select a word and then change fonts a couple of times the program will freeze. Also, does anyone know how to select a single letter within a word? You could do it in version 1 but cant figure out how in version 2.

I have trouble with SCAL when I click and drag, if I drag for more that a few seconds SCAL quits responding and freezes. Is there a fix for this.

I want to take a sentence that I typed in Inkscape and bend it into a circle. Would appreciate any instructions on this.