Selecting type paths


    A type path is the boundary inside which area type flows or the path along which type flows. Selecting a type path lets you adjust its shape and apply fill and stroke attributes to it. This level of selection is not available for point type.

    Tip iconSelecting a type path is easiest when you're in Outline view.

    When a type path is selected, the word Path appears in the Appearance palette.

    Type path selected on the artboard and corresponding Appearance palette
    Type path selected on the artboard and corresponding Appearance palette

To select a type path:

  1. Select the Direct Selection tool Direct Selection tool or the Group Selection tool Group Selection tool .
  2. If the type object is selected, click outside the object's bounding box to deselect it.
  3. Click on the type path, being careful not to click on the characters. (If you do click on a character, you will select the type object instead of the type path.)