How to create "Outlines" in Adobe Illustrator

Creating outlines in Adobe Illustrator is an easy process.

Follow these steps:

• Use the selection tool to select the type
• Click on Type menu at the top of the page
• Scroll down to Create Outlines
• The type will now be "outlines"
• Click anywhere on the page and save the file

Why vector art matters

When a font in an Illustrator file has been converted to outlines the file is now called "vector art".
The reason for saving this type of file is so any printer can now properly print your file without the need for a "printer font".