Text on Path, Clipping Masks, Zig-Zags and Compound Paths

Question

Hi there, on Illustrator I am trying to do the following.

1: Put text-on-path on a 'zig-zag' line. The traditional method of putting text on a path does not work for this.

2: Include text-on path in a clipping mask.

3: Turn text-on-path into a single object, so not text, but a shape.

I will add images of what I'm trying to do.

Putting text on a zigzag:

Attempting to put path-text into a shape, I.e. clip the excess out of the shape off.

All help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Travis

c.pfaffenbichler · Accepted Answer

a3: Turn text-on-path into a single object, so not text, but a shape.Have you tried Object > Expandand then deleting the original path?

c.pfaffenbichler · Answer

1: Put text-on-path on a 'zig-zag' line. The traditional method of putting text on a path does not work for this.

What is the problem?

The screenshot you posted concerning this seems meaningless as it is unclear how you achieved the zig-zag effect.

2: Include text-on path in a clipping mask.

Again: What is the problem?

With the Shape the topmost object what does Object > Clipping Mask > Make achieve?

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