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Infographic Series - Using the offset path feature

11/14/2015

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If you have ever tried to create a larger of smaller version of a shape you have created in Illustrator, or put a larger field of color behind a letter the exact same shape of the letter... only larger, then this is tutorial for you.
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Start with any shape or letter/number. Make sure you outline a shape if its a path, or if it is type, use the Create Outline command under the Type Menu. In this case, I have a shape... a cloud I would like to create a smaller version inside to match the shape.
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Choose Object > Path > Offset Path, then clock the preview button in the Offset Path Panel. 
Choose an offset. A positive offset will make a duplicate shape larger than your original, a negative offset will create a duplicate shape smaller than your original.
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This is a -.08cm offset inside the cloud.
​Joins were set to MITER which gives me flat edges were it comes in from a point
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​Joins were set to ROUND which gives me round edges were it comes in from a point
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This is the result. Offset Path offset inside the shape, then filled with white.
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This is the letter R, outlined then offset larger and then filled with orange to create a solid shape behind the letter that matches the outline . This works for any shape! Try it and pass it along.
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