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inquestflash
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April 2, 2021
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Outline object not working

  • April 2, 2021
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Hi forum.

 

I'm trying to outline object for my font, but its not working. I'm on Illustrator 22.1 =Version. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

 

    Correct answer Ton Frederiks

    In earlier versions of Illustrator when applying the effect, it would outline the bounds of the text, So when you needed to centre the text to an object it would be 100% accurate. but in the current version I have it seems like a bug, or I dont know why its not working.  The borders of the text dont do nothing when I add this effect.

     

     

     


    You need to also check "Use Preview Bounds" in the Preferences for that.

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    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 2, 2021

    It is an effect, you will see the outlines when you expand appearance.

    If you just want to outline type, use Type > Create Outlines.

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    inquestflashAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 2, 2021

    but if you expand appearance the text is no longer editable, then you must retype again. 

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 2, 2021

    Yes, expand appearance applies the effect.

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