ILLUSTRATOR STROKE TECHNIQUE - ILLUSTRATOR DOUBLE STROKE TIP - ⓣⓤⓣⓞⓡⓘⓐⓛ Illustrator Text Effects

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ILLUSTRATOR STROKE TECHNIQUE - ILLUSTRATOR DOUBLE STROKE TIP - ⓣⓤⓣⓞⓡⓘⓐⓛ Illustrator Text Effects

Welcome back to another tutorial video. I'm sure you've seen outlined text before, created in Adobe Illustrator. However, you might have realized that simply adding a stroke the conventional way doesn't achieve the desired effect. I'm going to show you how to create this effect; it's actually very simple.

Step 1: Start With Your Text

Begin by typing your text with your desired typeface. The color doesn't really matter at this point.

Step 2: Common Method of Outlining Text

As you probably already know, when you increase the stroke weight using the common method, you end up with something like this, which is not what we want for this video.

Step 3: Disable the Stroke

First, you must disable the stroke but leave the fill. I am making mine white.

Step 4: Open the Appearance Window

You need to have the Appearance window open. If you cannot see it, simply click it again and it should appear. Then click the tab in the top right corner, and in the drop-down menu, click "Add New Stroke". Bring the new stroke below the fill layer.

Step 5: Adjusting The Appearance

This is how it looked before with the common stroke. If you remember, when you enable the fill in this menu, it automatically looks better and closer to what we want. Set the stroke weight to however much you want.

Step 6: Fix Anomalies

You may notice a few anomalies occurring when you make the weight heavier. These are easy to deal with. Head to the stroke menu and play around with the settings until you get clean and crisp text outlines. You can change the color of your fill here.

Step 7: Add More Strokes

From here, you can continue to add strokes, making the design more intricate and interesting. Just make sure to place them correctly, like layers in Photoshop. For example, I've added an upper stroke in white and the furthest behind stroke in black.

As I said, play around with it and have some fun. You can make some really cool and interesting designs utilizing this technique.

I hope you found this helpful. If you have, give it a thumbs up. Until next time, design your future today!

Keyword

• Adobe Illustrator
• Outlined text
• Stroke weight
• Appearance window
• Fill and Stroke
• Text outline
• Design technique

FAQ

1. How do I start outlining text in Adobe Illustrator?

   • Begin by typing your text with your desired typeface and disable the stroke while leaving the fill enabled.

2. What if I can't see the Appearance window?

   • Simply click on the tab in the top right corner; this should make the Appearance window visible.

3. How do I add a new stroke to my text?

   • In the Appearance window, click the top-right tab, select "Add New Stroke," and bring it below the fill layer.

4. How do I fix anomalies that appear when I increase stroke weight?

   • Head to the stroke menu and adjust the settings until you achieve a clean and crisp outline.

5. Can I add multiple strokes to my text?

   • Yes, you can add multiple strokes to make the design more intricate. Just ensure they are placed correctly, like layers in Photoshop.

Hope this helps guide you through the process of outlining text in Adobe Illustrator! Have fun designing!