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How to deal with a Clip Group

Explorer ,
Jun 24, 2019 Jun 24, 2019

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Hi all,

So I created the attached design with simple text converted to an object. Then applied a gradient to the outlined text. But now it's a "clip group" and I can't edit it like a regular vector. Any help with what to do here?

Thanks!

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Jun 24, 2019 Jun 24, 2019

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Hi, could you show us your layers panel an please expand any sub layer

Did you ungroup?

Aldo you can Release the compound path from the object menu

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Community Expert ,
Jun 25, 2019 Jun 25, 2019

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Hi

If it’s a clipping group (or any kind of group), there are several ways to make edits:

  1. Double-click with the Selection tool to enter Isolation mode

  2. Select individual objects using the Layers panel selection indicator

  3. Use the Direction Selection tool to select individual objects

What kind of edit are you trying to make?

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Enthusiast ,
Jun 25, 2019 Jun 25, 2019

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Vector objects group.

From the Apperance panel, command ADD NEW FILL.

You can apply a gradient. All objects are applied to the gradient as a whole.

At any time, you'll be able to modify the subparts without difficulty.

DEGRADE LOST when you break the group.

The best method for modification on objects is to edit, double-click to work as ISOLATE MODE.

Graphic Designer Educator / PrePress Consultant

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Community Expert ,
Jun 25, 2019 Jun 25, 2019

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I assume you have a result like this

Screen Shot 2019-06-25 at 9.26.31 AM.png

Would normally suggest double click on contents, but trouble is you get mixed appearances

Screen Shot 2019-06-25 at 9.28.45 AM.png

Instead switch to the hollow arrow tool, and sl;ect one letter at a time

Screen Shot 2019-06-25 at 9.27.13 AM.png

To start form scratch and clear fills so looks liek file paths you are used to

Screen Shot 2019-06-25 at 9.27.24 AM.png

If we know what you wish to do next, we can advsie you better. Adding a stroke that only goes outwards you would add a stroke, and drag it under contents.

Screen Shot 2019-06-25 at 9.33.00 AM.png

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Mentor ,
Jun 25, 2019 Jun 25, 2019

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When you converted the live text to outlines it automatically becomes grouped.  Just a simple matter of Object > Ungroup when you have the group selected.  As already mentioned, you can use the Direct Selection tool ( White Arrow ) within the originally grouped items or after you've ungrouped them.

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