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Krishna2287657338lp
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April 12, 2022
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Update text and add image

  • April 12, 2022
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Hi,

I'm very new to illustrator and planning on learning while implementing. I was trying to create a template from existing vector and unable to figure out how to edit existing text, add image and add new logos/ images.

 

For example, attached is the ai I'm trying to edit where I need to change text, insert image of my choice and add a logo. I have fair knowledge using PSD and tried to convert this but not very lucky there. Appreciate any help there.

 

Thank you,

Kris

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Correct answer Myra Ferguson

If the text that you're trying to edit has been converted to outlines, then you won't be able to edit the edit the text as text. If the text has been converted to outlines, the characters are now shapes.

 

If you have the Astute Graphics plugin, Vector First Aid, and the exact same font that was used to set the original text before it was converted to outlines, then you can convert the outlined text back into editable text.

 

Otherwise, you'll probably need to reset the text.

 

To add images and logos, you can go to File > Place..., copy from another document or application to your Illustrator document, or drag the content out from your CC Library (if that's where you have the asset you want to use).

 

 

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SJRiegel
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April 12, 2022

All of the text has been converted to paths, and the area that looks like a transparency grid is a checkerboard graphic in a clipping mask. 

To add your own image, put it where the highlighed group is in the layers panel, delete teh checkerboard group and use the elipse to make a new clipping mask. Pick a new font and reset the text you need.

Myra Ferguson
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Myra FergusonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 12, 2022

If the text that you're trying to edit has been converted to outlines, then you won't be able to edit the edit the text as text. If the text has been converted to outlines, the characters are now shapes.

 

If you have the Astute Graphics plugin, Vector First Aid, and the exact same font that was used to set the original text before it was converted to outlines, then you can convert the outlined text back into editable text.

 

Otherwise, you'll probably need to reset the text.

 

To add images and logos, you can go to File > Place..., copy from another document or application to your Illustrator document, or drag the content out from your CC Library (if that's where you have the asset you want to use).

 

 

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