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melissab940653
melissab940653
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March 31, 2018
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Offset Path not working

  • March 31, 2018
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When I go to offset path on a font, it does not work.  I have preview checked but it still does not respond when I change numbers.  I have no idea how to fix. 

    Correct answer intelligent_neighborsFA21

    Bi,

    there 3 ways to offset path with text.

    Depending on the purpose you can opt for one of these.

    Outlined font

    wirh this method you will lose every edit ability.

    1. convert text to outline by menu type >  text to outline
    2. Than go to Menu > edit > path > offset path

    Appearance txt

    1. Go to menu > window > appearance  pallet
    2. add  a new stroke with the stroke icon bellow left.
    3. Make the stroke big enough; example 6 pt
    4. In that same pallet drag the created stroke bellow the 'Contents'
    5. if necessary encrease the stroke thiknes.

    Combined Appearance and filter

    Rather more advanced technique

    1. Go to menu > window > appearance  pallet
    2. add  a new stroke with the stroke icon bellow left.
    3. Make the stroke big enough; example 6 pt
    4. Select stroke in appearance pallet
    5. Go to Menu > filter  > path > offset path

    One of these will certainly work

    if you like this answer please define this answer helpful or correct.

    Thank you.

    Good luck

    3 replies

    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 31, 2018

    Hi Melissa,

    Giving your steps that didn't work plus a screenshot would be helpful, otherwise we are guessing. But try this:

    1. Type text > Switch to the Selection tool
    2. Add a stroke using the Appearance panel
    3. Click the Fx > Path > Offset Path > Enable Preview > Change the Offset (can be negative)

    Note: there are multiple ways to do the same thing in Illustrator. Use a different method if you prefer (and if it works).

    4. Make edits to the Offset Path and / or to the stroke. Use the Appearance panel to edit the Offset path. You can also hyperlink into the stroke.

    You can use the Appearance section of the new Properties panel. Click the ... to open the Appearance panel.

      P
      Phuong Thanh302741336dp4
      Participant
      June 4, 2023

      i dont know why but my Offset cant be negative :(( 

        Monika Gause
        Community Expert
        Monika GauseCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 4, 2023

        And what happens when you try? pLease show. Also: check the input values. They might be too high.

        tromboniator
        Community Expert
        tromboniatorCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        March 31, 2018

        Could you please explain from the beginning exactly what steps you went through to generate your text and the steps that led to your problem? I know this sounds fussy, but it may be important.

        Peter

        Monika Gause
        Community Expert
        Monika GauseCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        March 31, 2018

        ... and the exact sizes and input values are also important, because Offset path generally shows no result, when the unput value is too large.

        I
        intelligent_neighborsFA21Correct answer
        Inspiring
        March 31, 2018

        Bi,

        there 3 ways to offset path with text.

        Depending on the purpose you can opt for one of these.

        Outlined font

        wirh this method you will lose every edit ability.

        1. convert text to outline by menu type >  text to outline
        2. Than go to Menu > edit > path > offset path

        Appearance txt

        1. Go to menu > window > appearance  pallet
        2. add  a new stroke with the stroke icon bellow left.
        3. Make the stroke big enough; example 6 pt
        4. In that same pallet drag the created stroke bellow the 'Contents'
        5. if necessary encrease the stroke thiknes.

        Combined Appearance and filter

        Rather more advanced technique

        1. Go to menu > window > appearance  pallet
        2. add  a new stroke with the stroke icon bellow left.
        3. Make the stroke big enough; example 6 pt
        4. Select stroke in appearance pallet
        5. Go to Menu > filter  > path > offset path

        One of these will certainly work

        if you like this answer please define this answer helpful or correct.

        Thank you.

        Good luck

          K
          KPDTOX
          Participant
          April 3, 2021

          Thanks, it worked.

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