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OUTLINE TYPE

HOW TO CONVERT TYPE TO OUTLINE IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR.

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.

STEP 01.

Using the Selection Tool, select the text frame, then go to Type > Create Outlines.

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STEP 02.

When the type has been converted, you'll see paths around the letter shapes as seen below.

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