Converting fonts to outlines
(Adobe In-Design/Illustrator)

With one of the pointer arrows selected in the main toolbar:

'Select All' (Ctrl A)

and then goto 'Type' in the main menu and select 'Create Outlines'.

You'll notice that every text character is now converted into a single standalone graphic.

The text below looks rough only because it is still selected.

When you click on some whitespace on your artboard, the text will de-select and look 'normal'.

Select the 2nd arrow, (the white one) and you'll be able to manipulate your now converted text any which way you like.

Incidentally, you can now see one way of creating logos. Find a suitable typeface, type in your lettering required for the logo, convert to outlines and you now can stretch or play with the graphic to your heart's content.

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Converting fonts / text to outlines in Adobe Illustrator & In-Design.