: How to add multiple strokes aligned 'outside' to a type layer in Illustrator CS6? Trying to do something which seems so simple and failing badly. I have created a simple Type layer. I need

@Smith574

Simply create the style you want with borders and positions on any object, or on a letter outlined for example
Object has no importance but used generating style.
Then open Windows "Graphic style" and slide your new style on the style table
Then apply this style on any text = it's working S

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@Nimeshi706

Certain objects will not allow the stroke alignment options. Type is one of these objects. While creating outlines of type objects may work in some instances. I, myself, prefer to keep type live whenever possible.

In order to move a stroke applied to a type objects, simply do things how they were done prior to the stroke alignment options being added - with an effect.

Apply your stroke via the Appearance Panel. Then choose Effect > Path > Offset Path.

Remember that Illustrator centers all strokes. So if you have, for example, a 4pt stroke and you want it aligned to the outside, you need to move it +2pts (half the stroke width). If you want it aligned inside, you would use a negative value (-2pt) to move the stroke inward.



That being posted, if you simply want stroke outside of the type, just move them below the Characters item in the Appearance Panel and double the stroke width (since half the stroke will be hidden by the type).

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@Murphy569

You will need ot right click on the text and choose Create Outlines from the drop down:



Now you will be able to choose the alignment for the stroke.

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