Using text as a clipping mask creates a misalignment

Thanks for the workarounds guys! You rock! But the problem remains and needs to be fixed!

I can reproduce that problem.

You can use an Opacity mask instead.

I made a copy of the green text.

Filled the original with black.

Selected the text and the yellow object and clicked the Make Mask in the Transparency panel.

Checked both Clip and Invert.

Pasted the green text behind.

Hello Chris (@Syntax_One),

If you're experiencing misalignment issues when using text as a clipping mask in Illustrator, here are a few steps you can try to address the problem:

• Zoom Out: Sometimes, misalignment issues may appear more noticeable when zoomed in. Zoom out to get a broader view and see if the misalignment persists.

• Switch Preview Mode: Illustrator uses both GPU and CPU for rendering. Switching between GPU and CPU preview modes (Cmd+E or Ctrl+E) might give you a different view and help identify the misalignment more accurately.

• Check Text and Clipping Mask Position: Ensure that both the text and the objects you are using as a clipping mask are in the correct position. Misalignment can occur if there's a slight shift in their positions.

If the issue persists, you may consider sharing more details about your project to help identify the specific problem. Feel free to share more information, and I'll do my best to assist you further!

Best,

Anshul Saini