As a graphic designer, mastering text editing in Adobe Illustrator is crucial. Whether you’re creating logos, posters, or brand identities, understanding how to manipulate text effectively can transform your design workflow. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about creating and managing editable text in Illustrator.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Editable Text
Step 1: Selecting the Text Tool
- Open Adobe Illustrator
- Locate the Type Tool (shortcut: T)
- Click on the artboard where you want to add text
- Click once on the artboard
- Start typing
- Text will appear exactly where you clicked
Step 2: Choosing Text Type
- Remove fill and stroke from the text
Step 3: Choosing Text Type
- Go to Windows
- Click on Appearance
Step 4: Add Fill
- Add fill to the selected text from Appearance Panel
Step 5: Add Gradient
- Add your desired gradient through gradient panel
Now you have an editable gradient text.
