Skip to main content
P
P01NT
Participant
October 15, 2020
Answered

HELP WITH STROKE ON TEXT

  • October 15, 2020
  • 5 replies
  • 895 views

I have separated my text with the line segment tool and then pathfinder, divide. At that point the stroke now goes in the middle of the letter where the letter is divided, I was wondering how to eliminate just the part of the stroke that is in the letter but not the actual outline? I cannot figure this out for anything.

This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer pixxxelschubser

Why work destructively?

 

Maybe an alternative solution for you:
Use a "hard" gradient as the fill color for an additional fill area for your text. Create a normal stroke contour.

Non-destructive, flexible, editable

 

5 replies

pixxxelschubser
Community Expert
pixxxelschubserCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 15, 2020

I know that you know that I know that you know …

😉

tromboniator
Community Expert
tromboniatorCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 15, 2020

 

Jacob Bugge
Community Expert
Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 16, 2020

Who is looking over your shoulder, Peter?

 

pixxxelschubser
Community Expert
pixxxelschubserCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
October 15, 2020

Why work destructively?

 

Maybe an alternative solution for you:
Use a "hard" gradient as the fill color for an additional fill area for your text. Create a normal stroke contour.

Non-destructive, flexible, editable

 

    tromboniator
    Community Expert
    tromboniatorCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 15, 2020

    Your method is how I would do it; I just thought that if they had done the destruction already, use it.

     

    Peter

    tromboniator
    Community Expert
    tromboniatorCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 15, 2020

    Do not add the stroke directly to the lettering, or remove it if you have already done so. Select all the parts of the letters and group them, and keep selected. Open the Appearance panel (Window menu > Appearance).

    Click at the top where it says Group:

    Then click the lower left icon to add a stroke:

    Click and drag the new stroke below the Contents level:

    then select the color and adjust the stroke weight. Half of the stroke will be hidden behind the fill, so double whatever stroke you want to show:

    Peter

      Ton Frederiks
      Community Expert
      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 15, 2020

      Can you show an example/sketch of what your problem is?

      lambiloon
      Community Expert
      lambiloonCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 15, 2020

      Hi this is due to divide you need to delete them by selecting it ..... regards

      Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
      P
      P01NTAuthor
      Participant
      October 15, 2020

      Im sorry I am not following? I need the divide because I want to color part of the lettering but not the entire lettering? That is why I had the divide. But I want to eliminate the stroke portion inside the lettering. Thank you so much for your help!

      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
      Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices