Transparency with Text on top of shape

Hi @augradgirl12 

for a transparent outline on text you can use different methods.

I prefer a non-destructive way with knockout group in the Appearance Panel like in this old thread:

Hi johnw49810379​,

use a knockout group and a second fill and stroke in the appearence panel (instead of a second object) for editable shadow.

 

set transparency of stroke to 0%

 

if the shadow is correct in size and position > save > then flatten transparency and clean your artwork for the plotter.

 

Have fun

By @pixxxelschubser

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From this point, copy the type to your clipboard.

type >> create Outlines

obhject >> expand Appearance

object stroke>> expand

pathfinder pallete > unite

Select >> All

Pathfinder >> Minus Front

Paste in front

Remove the stroke for live type

Keep in mind I always set my stoke to outwards, as from a designers point the type is designed to be most attractive that way. Illustrators default is to put the stroke half in and half out. Someone of their software development team  might eventually realize they should change the default to outwards.

From there you can  copy that text, and paste an extra copy on top (but not in the tranparency, jsut on a new layer if taht helps)  with no stroke.

Change the Stroke color from Green to White

Select both the text and the map

In the Transparency panel, click Make Mask, then un-tick the Clip checkbox and tick the Invert Mask checkbox