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November 20, 2024
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Punching Hole in "P" with Clipping Path in AI 2025

  • November 20, 2024
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I don't use clipping paths much, so every time I need to do one I usually do a quick Goog;le search beforehand and have no problems with it. I just upgraded to Illustrator 2025 and it looks like they've changed how clipping paths work. Either that or I'm forgetting a small-but-crucial step. I'm trying to punch the hole in a letter "P" but I can't get the clipping path to work. I've tried using Object > Clipping Path > Make, and I've treid using Pathfinder, but no luck so far. I'm attaching a simplified file with the two paths if anyone wants to take a shot and let me know what I forgot to do.  Greatly appreciated in advance!!

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Correct answer Monika Gause

Just make it a compound path.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
November 20, 2024

Just make it a compound path.

Participant
November 20, 2024

Okay, now I feel like an idiot 🤦‍♂ Thanks so much!

Monika Gause
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Community Expert
November 20, 2024

No problem. 

When you're not using it a lot, then things can just get mixed up very quickly.