Variable Width Profile is greyed out

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I'm trying to use my illustrator account but the variable width profile is greyed out in any new document that I create and any document I work on which is affecting my ability to print. Does anybody know how to fix this issue? Thank you.

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sharleenh95235205Correct answer

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I had the same issue and fixed it using this solution:

https://lioncx.com/2019/09/02/variable-width-profile-is-greyed-out-in-illustrator/

You just need to make sure that the “Align Stroke” setting is set correctly, as per the link. Fixed the issue instantly.

Mike_Gondek10189183

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As many have already suggested the main reason for this is if the stork is not set to align center, but inside or outside. There might be a new reason we are missing so I would suggest selecting the path and hit "D" to default the stroke, and see if variable width profile is then available.

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jonathanr58041825

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I just had the same issue. I tried changing the Allign Stroke to Center setting but that didn't change it. Strangely enough if I do the key command to select the tool (Shift W on Mac) it allows me to use it. But the tool is still greyed out in the tool panel "Modify section". There are a couple other tools like this too. Some kind of UI bug???

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Monika Gause

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That is a screenshot form the edit toolbar dialog box.

And it means that the tool is already in the toolbar,.

Go to Window > Toolbar > Advanced to get all tools.

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sharleenh95235205Correct answer

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I had the same issue and fixed it using this solution:

https://lioncx.com/2019/09/02/variable-width-profile-is-greyed-out-in-illustrator/

You just need to make sure that the “Align Stroke” setting is set correctly, as per the link. Fixed the issue instantly.

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SallyjaneGraphics

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Thank you, this totally answered my question. My computer crashed and I had lost my regular settings in pretty much everything, and couldn't figure out why what I normally just do I wasn't able to do. Thanks again! Sj

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