How to Convert Type to Outlines in Adobe Illustrator
See Adobe Illustrator: Tips and Tricks for similar articles.The primary reason you might want to convert text to outlines is to make the text independent of system fonts installed on any given computer.
- Using the Selection Tool, select the text frame, then go to Type > Create Outlines.
- When the type has been converted, you'll see paths around the letter shapes.
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