Cannot divide shape if it was filled with text previously

Question

I cannot divide the shape with the line with Pathfinder "divide", gettin this message.

I reconverted the shape into a graphic by giving it a fill color (before it was filled with text).

And Object > Expand appearance is greyed out for the shape.

How do I divide it?

Monika Gause · Accepted Answer

That doesn't work, after I paste it to front, it's still type:

Make sure you select just the path. You can do this by using the group selection tool and clicking on an anchor point.

You might want to study the documentation thoroughly.

Kurt Gold · Answer

Your screenshot shows that the grey filled object is still a type object. That's why you get the warning message.

To convert it to a plain path, you'd have to select its path with the Direct Selection or Group Selection tool, copy and paste it and use that new path for Pathfinder Divide.

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