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.

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