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Expert: - 12/12/2007


Question
I am trying to convert type to paths, but when I have the type highlighted, The option under type "create outlines" is greyed out? I am certain the font is not the problem because it does the same with arial black. What am I doing wrong?

Answer
Hi Barbara.

To convert type to outlines, select it with the Black Arrow (Select Tool), then choose Type> Create Outlines. Don't Highlight the text with the type tool.

If the type is part of a group or compound path, make sure you ungroup or release path first.

Hope this helps!
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