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keras7811
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August 7, 2020
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Create Outline is grayed out on all files

  • August 7, 2020
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I'm not sure what happened, but I can no longer create outlines on any shapes.  I'm trying to thin the lines on icons such as this one (.ai, .eps, and .svg files) and I don't have the option to create outlines in the menu and the key shortcut doesn't do anything.  I've tried a couple things I've seen on the forums: expand, flatten transparency, clear preferences, path>outline path, and nothing happens.  I've only used this feature once before by following a tutorial online and didn't have any trouble that time, so am not sure if it's a noob mistake or I've bugged my program somehow.

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Correct answer Doug A Roberts

'Create outlines' is an option for type objects. You have a group selected. If the heart is a single filled compound path and you want to make it thinner, try Object > Path > Offset Path, with a negative value.

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Ashutosh_Mishra
Ashutosh_Mishra
Inspiring
August 8, 2020

Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out. In addition to what Doug suggested, please check out this help article to know how to create outlines in Adobe Illustrator. Hope it helps.

 

Regards,

Ashutosh

Doug A Roberts
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Doug A RobertsCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 7, 2020

'Create outlines' is an option for type objects. You have a group selected. If the heart is a single filled compound path and you want to make it thinner, try Object > Path > Offset Path, with a negative value.

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