Distort Text
April 1, 2011 | Category: Tutorials | Tags: Illustrator | 2 Comments
Learn how to distort text and have it take on a certain shape, a shape that you can define.
STEP ONE
Using the Type tool, type out some text.
STEP TWO
Using the Pen Tool, draw a jaggedy path around the text you just typed.
STEP THREE
Select both the text and the jaggedy path and then go to Object > Envelope Distort > Make with Top Object.
Your text will take on the form of your jaggedy path! Enjoy!
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wow! i have looked for so many tutorials..this is the most helpful.. and so easy. Thank you!!
On June 16, 2011 jen said
Thanks! Really useful and easy to follow for a beginner like me. One question: After you’ve set up the envelope over the text, is there still a way to edit the individual text letters? I have a wonderful wavy line with text but the “m” is too warped. Is there a way to fix that or do I need to undo the envelope?
On April 2, 2012 Sandra Hunter said
