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Design Illustrator Foundations Applying Effects Convert to Shape

Marleen Vergauwen
Marleen Vergauwen
3,661 Points
Posted by Marleen Vergauwen
Marleen Vergauwen
3,661 Points

Effect Convert to shape

When you type the word "text" and convert that word to a rectangle, you don't see this word any more. Is there a way to leave the word visible + be able to add as many "fills" as you want? Thx.

1 Answer

Allison Walker
Allison Walker
17,137 Points
Allison Walker
Allison Walker
17,137 Points

You can convert text to outlines, which turns them into graphics. Then you can add fills and strokes. But, this a permanent change and once you do this you cannot edit the text. Create a copy of your text as backup, and make sure you're not going to need to change your text again.