2

In Illustrator, I am trying to make my text bolder by adding a stroke to it. The stroke is the same color as the text, but when saving as SVG, the stroke is considered separate from it, adding unnecessary code. Is it possible somehow to make a letter with a stroke only one object? Thank you very much.

Improve this question
  • 2
    what program do you work with? – Ilan Mar 15 '14 at 10:59
  • What you need to do is to create outlines of your text, but as @Ilan says, we need to know what software you are using to tell you how to do it. – benteh Mar 15 '14 at 11:12
  • Oh yes, I am sorry, I use Adobe Illustrator. – SW Don Mar 15 '14 at 14:05
2
  • Select the text
  • Choose Type > Create Outlines from the menu (Note: text will no longer be editable live type after this. Work on a copy if you need to have text editable for later use.)
  • Choose Object > Expand Appearance from the menu (if available)
  • Choose Object > Expand from the menu (if available)
  • Click the Merge or Unite buttons on the Pathfinder Panel (Not the effect menu)
Improve this answer
6

I would do a slightly different thing from Scott.. I would not put an outline on the text, and go:

type -> create outlines

then

object -> path -> offset path

That gives you a few options, and you can choose how much thicker you want the text:

enter image description here

This should give you an xml-file that is manageable: enter image description here

Improve this answer

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.