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How do I make text glitchy in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 7:07 pm

Text can be glitchy in Illustrator by adjusting the text settings. To change the text settings, open the Illustrator Text panel (Window > Text), and select the text you want to change. Under the General section, you can change the following settings:

Font: You can change the font used for the text.

You can change the font used for the text. Text Align: You can align the text left, right, or center.

You can align the text left, right, or center. Text Wrap: You can control how the text wraps around the object.

You can control how the text wraps around the object. Text Cast: You can control how the text is cast (or translated) to different languages.

PRO TIP: This question is often asked by people who are looking to create a “glitchy” or distorted effect in their text. While this can be done in Illustrator, it is important to note that this effect can often be difficult to control and may not always produce the desired results. Additionally, it is important to be aware that this effect can sometimes cause text to become unreadable. As such, it is advisable to use this effect sparingly and only when absolutely necessary.

You can control how the text is cast (or translated) to different languages. Text Stroke: You can add a stroke to the text.

You can add a stroke to the text. Text Effects: You can add effects to the text, such as blur or drop shadow.

You can add effects to the text, such as blur or drop shadow. Anti-Aliased: This setting determines how smooth the text appears.

This setting determines how smooth the text appears. Tracking: This setting determines how accurately the text moves while typing or editing.

The following image shows how the text settings appear in the Illustrator Text panel:

If you want to make the text glitchy, you can increase the Anti-Aliased setting. This will make the text look more pixelated, and may be desired if you want a more vintage appearance for your text.

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