Try these tutorials with Illustrator
Create illustrations and other graphics with vectors.
Spice up your project with fun lettering
Design fun lettering for your projects! In the first tutorial of the series, you'll format text, convert it to shapes, then edit those shapes.
Start with core concepts
This video introduces the concept of lettering by formatting text, then converting it to shapes using the Create Outlines command, and finally reshaping the letters.
What you'll learn
Explore alternate letters
Add letter variants—called glyphs—to your text to try a different look for your lettering.
Get creative with discretionary ligatures
Apply discretionary ligatures, hidden typographic gems that can add a fun and unexpected look to your lettering.
Refine your text formatting
With fonts, alternate letters, and discretionary ligatures applied, fine-tune the appearance of your text.
Convert text to shapes
Using the Create Outlines command, turn text into editable shapes that you can modify.
Edit individual letter shapes
Once text is converted to outlines, use selection and drawing tools like the Direct Selection tool to transform lettering in any number of creative ways.
Learn with in-app guidance
You'll get step-by-step instructions that guide you around the interface.
