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kalunuwu
kalunuwu
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September 23, 2019
Question

Blending doesn't work properly in Illustrator on Windows system

  • September 23, 2019
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Trying to create something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4-CGXwV9E4

It worked before but suddenly doesn't work and I have to create outlines which is really annoying and I'm trying to do my work.

 

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Srishti_Bali
Srishti_Bali
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September 26, 2019

Hi there,

 

Sorry to hear about the trouble you are facing with Blending in Illustrator. I am hopeful that the issue is resolved by now. If not, please take look at this small GIF for the step by step workflow. 

If it doesn't work, let's resolve it on a one to one session. Please head here (https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html) and select the chat button in the lower-right corner of the page. We can help troubleshoot faster that way. 

 

Regards,

Srishti

Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 25, 2019

If things don't work the way they used (or are supposed) to work, it may be time to reset Preferences:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/Illustrator/How-to-reset-Illustrator-Preferences/td-p/10602277

kalunuwu
kalunuwuAuthor
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September 25, 2019
I have tried, still doesn't work. Not sure what to do now.
Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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September 25, 2019

    kalunuwu
    kalunuwuAuthor
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    September 25, 2019
    Doesn't work, can upload another video. When I press blend on the text nothing happens.
    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 25, 2019
    I did not even use the Blend Tool. I just selected the 3 text objects and chose Object > Blend > Make
    tromboniator
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    tromboniatorCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 25, 2019

    If I understand correctly:

    1. Release the blend.

    2. Go to the Layers panel (Window menu > Layers).

    3. Click the disclosure arrow to the left of the Layer thumbnail.

    4. Drag the revealed type objects into the correct front-to-back (top-to-bottom) order.

    5. Make Blend.

     

    Peter

      kalunuwu
      kalunuwuAuthor
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      September 25, 2019
      Followed instructions, still didn't work.
      Monika Gause
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      Monika GauseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 25, 2019
      In your video above it worked. So I'm confused what exactly does or doesn't work.
      M
      mjbelt
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      September 23, 2019

      After you follow Kalunuwu's tutorial.

      Use "Group Selection Tool" to move type.
      (Use Point Type)

      Additional tutorial:

      https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/blending-objects.html

       

      Monika Gause
      Community Expert
      Monika GauseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 23, 2019

      Please show your artwork.

      Please post step by step instructions.

      Please tell us exactly what fails.

      kalunuwu
      kalunuwuAuthor
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      September 23, 2019
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMLrbYsczfg&feature=youtu.be
      Mike_Gondek10189183
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      Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
      Community Expert
      September 23, 2019

      Set your type as point text, not area text.
      Point - click once and let go (sets in a line of type)
      Area text - click & drag a container (constrains tyep to size of container)

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