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christinep86065980
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March 17, 2018
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How do I trim font and then place an image inside the trimmed font?

  • March 17, 2018
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HELP! I am trying to remove the lines from the hanging letters. I found out how to do it using the Pathfinder window but now I am unable to place the gold image within the font. Does anyone know how to do this? I can't figure it out.

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Correct answer Monika Gause

In order to edit it, you could first release the existing clipping mask.

Then in order to edit the paths, there are several approaches. Easiest would probably be to cut the complete top part away using pathfinder functions. Then you could just extend the lines to form a triangle at the top and then round this.

You will need the pathfinder panel (not the effects)

How to combine objects in Illustrator

Editing paths:

How to edit and reshape paths in Illustrator

Clipping masks:

How to use and edit clipping masks in Illustrator

Maybe it's simpler to create new shapes.

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Monika Gause
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March 17, 2018

Please show what's in the layers panel.

You will need to create clipping masks to put anything into the shapes. Using the pathfinder might have created groups so using the shapes as clipping masks will need some preparation.

christinep86065980
Participant
March 17, 2018

Hi Monika. Thank you for responding. I have to figure out how to edit this. Do you know any how-to links or videos that can help?

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 17, 2018

In order to edit it, you could first release the existing clipping mask.

Then in order to edit the paths, there are several approaches. Easiest would probably be to cut the complete top part away using pathfinder functions. Then you could just extend the lines to form a triangle at the top and then round this.

You will need the pathfinder panel (not the effects)

How to combine objects in Illustrator

Editing paths:

How to edit and reshape paths in Illustrator

Clipping masks:

How to use and edit clipping masks in Illustrator

Maybe it's simpler to create new shapes.