This may be a silly question but...
Im pretty new to Illustrator and I have the number 12 and i need to type text inside each number without it going outside the lines of the numbers. How do I do this? Thanks
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Not saying this is a duplicate, but I asked a similar question very recently. Link here: graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/6101/… If nothing else, it might help someone.– gburningFeb 28, 2012 at 20:45
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If I understand your question correct, you want to write letters that are contained within a parent shape, such as a numerical character, the short answer is: use the Type Area Tool.
Here's how you do that:
1. Using the Type Tool, type your number character.
2. Choose Type > Create Outlines or press Shift-Command-0/Shift-Ctrl-0. (If you want your number shape to remain as a background object in the end, make a duplicate of it now since the shape will disappear in step 5.)
3. Choose Object > Compound Path > Release. (Note: Type Area Tool won't work on compound or masking paths.)
4. Choose the Type Area Tool in the Tools Palette.
5. Click on the number shape and start typing. (Note: if you get a message complaining about non-compound, non-masking paths, try clicking on one of the anchor points.)
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Thats really helpful. Thank you. What about if I want to have the black outline of the number around the text? If that makes sense?– TotalFeb 28, 2012 at 16:50
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I know that this is late, but when I try this with an "o" or zero, either the whole shape fills in or just oval recess in the center, not the outer thin part of the character. How do I correct this? Thanks!!!!– user15871Oct 9, 2013 at 1:14
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to handle he inner portion of a "p", "o", "a", etc, simply select the inner shape with the
whitearrow (direct selection tool), and fill it with white, or whatever background color your working file has.– PhlumeJun 2, 2015 at 16:57
you have to link the two paths (the inner and outer circles) to make it on continuous shape much like you would with stencil cut-outs.
