How do I create a transparent shape inside another?

[goblue8763]

I've created a shape with the curvature tool and am looking to create a shape inside of there that is transparent. In the screen shot you can see that center of the o is white and I need it to be transparent. Is there any way I can make it transparent? Thanks in advance.

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

Select the outer and the inner shape and then make a compound path: Cmd+8

[goblue8763]

Thank you very much!