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Yana5EED
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September 3, 2021
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I can't ungroup my text in InDesign

  • September 3, 2021
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Hello

I want to move and change the colours of the letters in a text freely but I can't ungroup it.

What I want to do but it does't work : Type -> Create Outlines , ->  Objects -> Ungroup

I was it on this tutorial ( from 5:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLGgNyvODxE

Can somebody please help me, I tried everything.

3 replies

Derek Cross
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Derek CrossCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 3, 2021

As there are a number of disadvantages to outlined fonts, depending on other factors, you might consider resetting the text so that it's not outlined.

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 3, 2021

    After you release the compound path, you may have to fix any counters/bowls. The easiest way is to select the letter paths (one letter at a time) is to use the Pathfinder. 

     

    Another option is to use the Direct Selection tool and select one letter at a time. 

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 3, 2021
    Object > Path > Release compound path
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