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I'm using Adobe Illustrator CC. I have a clipping mask with text over colored rectangles. I want to apply stroke to the text in the clipping mask without applying stroke to the rectangles. This is what happens:

text over rectangles

I apply the clipping mask:

text clipping mask

I apply the stroke:

clipping mask with stroke

and now you see the rectangles also have stroke applied. How to I make it so only the text has a stroke? Thank you.

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You can use the Direct Selection Tool (white arrow) to select the paths of the clipping mask and add a stroke to them. Do not use the Selection Tool (black arrow).

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I'd just use a gradient with middle stops as an extra fill on text objects, allowing the text to remain "live" and editable.

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This is easiest with single lines of text, but the gradient can be configured for multi-line text as well. Save this as a Graphic Style and it can be applied to any text with two clicks.

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  • Thank you! This is a fantastic response, and not only solved my problem, but taught me things as well. Much appreciated!
    – wideyes
    May 24, 2015 at 2:34

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