How to Fill Letter Shapes with Link Threaded Text in Adobe Illustrator

An easy way to fill letter shapes with link threaded text and changing the text orientation using the "Area Type Tool"
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[@LindaWisdomphotography]

I always come back to this video over the yeras, when I need to remember how to do this. So simple and clear to follow. No crappy intro - just straight to the point! Thank you.

[@hikeart]

I am glad it is helpful!

[@demm9000]

LOVE YOU! The tip with O and the knife was EXACTLY what I was looking for!!! :D THANKS! New subscriber!

[@Blake-ov3st]

The knife tool trick is the life saver!

[@laulzy]

It took me a few watches to actually get it right but I’ve finally cracked it!
Thank you SO much!!! Awesome tutorial!
Thank you!!! You are amazing ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@hikeart]

Glad it helped!

[@laulzy]

@@hikeart you are a star 🌟 thanks again ♥️

[@laulzy]

@@hikeart I’m wondering if you can help me with something.. once I’ve got the text how I want it, I am able to change the colour to solid colours.. but for some reason it won’t let me add a gradient? Can you tell me if that is possible to do please? It’s really bugging me

[@fardinmurshad6693]

I didn't know how to write in the letter '0' before.
Many thanks for your video.

[@hikeart]

Glad it helped!

[@topmeddia]

TYSM THIS WAS VERY HELPFULL

[@rownrown]

This is tremendously helpful! THANK YOU

[@hikeart]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@belaltv7071]

The more I watch your tutorial, the more I learn and finding enjoy from this tutorial. Thank you.

[@hikeart]

Happy to hear that! Thank you for watching!

[@emynurhaslynda810]

Thanks dear... I spend hours to figure out about O. Haha. Thanks God, i find ur video. ♥️

[@hikeart]

Glad I could help!

[@blasstois]

This is so helpful! I keep getting the non compound non masking path error

[@CubensisRecords]

Click the dots on the path, not the center of the image.

[@irfananis4175]

Thank you soo much for your help

[@hikeart]

Happy to help

[@sashasheyder2520]

Thank you so much 💖🙏🏽

[@hikeart]

You are so welcome

[@wapandaboy747]

Best part is "Bye bye" ☺☺☺ cute cute cute 🤭🤭🤭

[@ahnafhasan4755]

Amazing 😍 thanks 🖤

[@hikeart]

You're welcome 😊

[@helenag9915]

Thank you very much for your Tutorials! I love them! Could you please explain why the knife tool was used. Thank you very much in advance.

[@hikeart]

I explained this in my previous tutorial th-cam.com/video/0sf0bDe3vhg/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching!

[@helenag9915]

Thank you for your answer. I will check it.

[@MayankDhuria]

Great tutorial. Thanks!!

[@hikeart]

+Mayank Dhuria Thank you for watching!

[@ladillalegos]

Great video

[@hikeart]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shariqhussain1217]

Thank you!

[@hikeart]

You're welcome!

[@kallysheng3837]

Thank you ! Love your tutorial videos! They are most helpful! 😘
Is it possible to fill the letter shape with logos/icons (images or vectors) other than texts?

[@jubayerahmed5732]

Basically This is 2nd time I m watching this video I cannot complete first time cuzz I fall in sleep.. pray for me wanna finish this time -_- THE VOICE

[@laulzy]

I think her voice and accent is lovely! And it’s a great tutorial

[@vithaudau]

thanks for your video :D

[@hikeart]

Thank you for watching!

[@smurfette1509]

Thank you! Nice to hear your beautiful voice again...and learn more about Illustrator. I love how you pronounce the word "italic."

[@hikeart]

+Morgan Field Thank you!

[@tontaganna3256]

thank u for this tutorial..its very helpful..you think this could be applied for pictures..like silhouette pictures?...(e.g. silhouette tree,animals?)..thanks in advance..

[@thenewrichorbroke]

Can you update this in a 2022 version of photoshop, half the instructions aren’t there in the newer version

[@Xoxotree.]

Can this be done on iPad Air?

[@ExistentialDodo]

I downloaded the current adobe Illustrator and there is no knife tool there can someone please help me

[@ruaharmon5550]

you have to change the workstation in the top right hand corner, i use essential classic and that worked. Hope this helps

[@hikeart]

In this tutorial I explain how to get your tools back th-cam.com/video/gYmWzT0L5KM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for watching!

[@crafty.coconut]

I don't get expand option .... Please help

[@Viewfinder.Stories]

I am lost in the Path selection really.

[@etienlemut8298]

Great!

[@Airmanik]

Your voice could be used for healing.

[@HOWDOT]

indeed man
ineed

[@Luciano_mp]

👏👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@hikeart]

Thank you for watching!

[@ViralSankraman]

nice tutorial , but can u speak faster?

[@Zakarinoo]

Your accent omg

[@hikeart]

Thank you for watching!

[@H3lom]

[@hikeart]

Thank you for watching!

[@ask-wj2pf]

THANKYOU!

[@hikeart]

Most welcome!