Releasing and expanding envelopes


    You can remove envelopes by either releasing them or expanding them. Releasing an enveloped object creates two separate objects: the object in its original state and the envelope shape. Expanding an enveloped object removes the envelope, but the object retains its distorted shape.

    For information on expanding an envelope pattern or fill, see Setting envelope options.

To release an envelope:

    Select the envelope, and choose Object > Envelope Distort > Release.

To expand an envelope:

    Select the envelope, and choose Object > Envelope Distort > Expand.