Text to Vector Function is Missing - Adobe Illustrator 28.6

[marissac9621428]

The Text to Vector fuction is completely missing from my ai. I am taking a course where using this tool is necessary to complete a project and I am unable to complete this task due to this issue. How do I gain access to the AI tools in Illustrator? 

For reference, there is no sign of this feature in my properties panel or in the window drop down. I have the most up to date version and the full creative cloud plan subscription.. 

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

Please go to "About Illustrator" and tell us your version number.

In 28.6 in the Properties panel there should be "Generate Vectors (Beta)" when a document is open and no object selected.

[Pariah Burke]

Also on the Contextual Task Bar.

[marissac9621428]

I'm not sure if the version number is something other than 28.6, but that is the only number I am seeing when I go to the About Illustrator pop up. I updated my computer and did notice a new tool available on the Contextual Task Bar as suggested below, however there is still no Generate Vector option in the Properties panel that I can locate, and there is no sign on it in the Window drop down as specified in my course. It seems to work correctly for what I need from the Task Bar, so for now I have access (enough) to the tool to complete what I need.. just not in all the places that it should be? Here are some images for context if you have any other ideas on what might be the issue. Could very well be user error! 

Thanks for the help!

[Monika Gause]

Can you turn on the Contextual taskbar (in the View menu), then draw a rectangle and then start to generate vectors via the contextual taskbar?

[shanice_4015]

I am taking a similar course as the original poster. I too am missing the text to vector in my Adobe Illustrator. I am currently in the free trail version. I tried your suggestion but there isnt an option for 'contextual taskbar.

[Monika Gause]

Which version?

Which country are you in?

Is it a legit version?

[Anubhav M]

Hello @marissac9621428, shanice_4015,

I am sorry to hear about your experience. Would you mind sharing your Adobe ID (email address) via DM so I can check it with the team?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Anubhav

[shanice_4015]

I am currently using the trial version 24.2.3

United States

Yes, it is a legit version.

[Monika Gause]

So that is version 2024?

[Anubhav M · Accepted solution]

Hello @marissac9621428,

Thanks for confirming the version. The new Generative AI features in Illustrator are only available for Illustrator 2024 (v28.0) or later. Kindly update the app to the latest version (https://adobe.ly/3XuVhZP) and let us know how it goes.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Anubhav

[Ahad.y]

Hello, My Illustrator version is 29.1 but I can't see the option!

[Monika Gause]

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@Ahad.y  schrieb:

Hello, My Illustrator version is 29.1 but I can't see the option!

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File > Generate Vectors does not work?

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ของฉันก็เช่นกัน v.29.31

[Nat_Felvus1066]

My version is 29.7 and is missing the function too, and I can't continue with the Illustrator online class as the result.  

[Monika Gause]

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@Nat_Felvus1066  schrieb:

My version is 29.7 and is missing the function too, and I can't continue with the Illustrator online class as the result.  

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What kind of subscription is it and where in the world are you located?

[Nat_Felvus1066]

Hi, 

Thank you for your response. I'm in Australia and I applied for Illustrator on a 7-day free trial just on 1st Aug and the pay period will kick in on the 8th Aug. Is that what caused the problem? 

[Monika Gause]

The trial should include generative AI features. So they aren't even in the menus? The File menu or the Object menu? 

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @Nat_Felvus1066,

Thanks for sharing those details. As the expert suggested, the 7-day trial should give you access to the Generative AI features, so the 'Text to Vector' option should still appear in either the File menu under 'Generate Vectors' or in the Object menu when nothing is selected in your document. Could you please open a new document, ensure nothing is selected, and check both menus to see if the option shows up? Also, confirm if you're signed in with the same Adobe ID that your trial is linked to and if you're connected to the internet, as these features require an active sign-in and connection.

Let me know what you find.

Abhishek

[Nat_Felvus1066]

Hi, 

Thanks for your reply. Yes it does come with ‘Generate Vector’ function on the bottom of the Properties side bar or on the Object menu. However, as I'm undertaking an online class on Illustrator Essentials for beginners and I'm up to a lesson that requires a 'Text to Vector Graphic' on the View menu as shown on the teacher's page. But mine is missing this option. There should be a ’Text to Vector Graphic’ function on the View menu or on the Properies side bar. Is it because my version is newer than the teacher's and so some options have changed? I realised that some of the options from the teacher's are slighly different to mine but they aren't that much differences function wise until this that is missing all together. 

[Anubhav M]

Hello @Nat_Felvus1066,

Thanks for confirming. The option is now listed as Generate Vectors and is available under the File menu.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Anubhav

[shanice_4015]

Yes I believe so.

[KostaKostochka]

Same thing! Missing on my side as well though I am using AI version 29.0.1

Text to vector is not mentioned in Properties, and there is no such a function in contextual menu. Object/pattern/generate pattern function is missing as well.

Any ideas how the text to vector feature may be unlocked?