When I select the "text" box, the box is visible, but I cannot edit the text. This wikiHow will show you how to curve text in Adobe Illustrator using the Warp option in the Effects menu or by using the Type on a Path Tool on a computer. I cannot edit the text. file to edit text. The instructions for illustrator state you are required to. Unfortunately, the mobile app, Adobe Illustrator Draw, does not support the features used in this wikiHow. I ungrouped it, but that still seems to not work. I want to change the word but it was done in 1 layer and there doesn't seem to be a text box. Press ESC to select the text object, and then right-click and choose Create Outlines. Now you have a vector graphic that can be endlessly manipulated â just be aware that you canât edit it as text anymore. Press ESC to select the text object, and then right-click and choose Create Outlines. Re-save the file using Save As.. as a native Illustrator file for the version you are currently working in, then replace the smart object in Photoshop with this new, updated, vector file. How do I change a word on an arrow not done as separate layer? Upon hovering over live text, I first see a pencil cursor with circle/line indicating "can't edit". Illustrator :: Can't Edit Text In AI File Aug 25, 2012. Select any part of the letterforms. This section is not written yet. Now that we have the basics out of the way, letâs get to the second part of the problem. When this preference is deselected, you can click the type or the path to select the type. What happens is it seems like the text box is getting locked into the size that I make it, and I can't change the size of the text box. I recently lost the ability to edit type in an extensive, mission-critical Illustrator file. Hi there I am editing an AI file and need to replace existing text with my text. VisiHow QnA. I need to go back into my Ills. Using Illustrator I have an image, an arrow with word projects on it. Problems with editing text - Adobe Illustrator Windows. VisiHow QnA. I hired a person to design a business card for me and he sent me the original .ai file for if I ever wanted to make changes or to even submit to printers for printing. Thatâs all thereâs to editing text in vector file using Illustrator. You can set this preference by choosing Edit > Preferences > Type (Windows) or Illustrator > Preferences > Type (Mac OS). 3- Select the type tool and write your text. 4- We now need to be able to access each letter and its anchor points. Now you have a vector graphic that can be endlessly manipulated â just be aware that you canât edit it as text anymore. When this preference is selected, you must click directly on the type path to select the type. Hello forum! 2- Open pathfinder. Posted on 27th March 2017 . 1- Open up Ai and create a new art board. 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