Converting text objects

You can separate the individual characters of a text object into distinct text objects, while retaining the alignment and kerning of the original text object. You can then work with them like any other object, and animate them individually. The characters remain fully editable.

At some point, you may want to convert a text object into a vector shape. When you convert text into a shape object, the text is no longer editable using the text tools.

To convert text objects into characters:

1. Create a multicharacter text object using the text tool .
2. Select the text object.
3. Choose Object > Convert Into > Objects.

To convert text objects into shape objects:

1. Select the text object.
2. Choose Object > Convert Into > Path.