: Is it possible to edit outlined text? I am using the Illustrator CC to create a simple piece that is mostly text. I outlined the text and now I want to edit the text. Specifically,

@RJPawlick971

The best (if not the only proper) way to meet your need is to retype text and then use the Appearance panel:

1) Add New Fill – pick the desired color or the one your your text already has (or more advanced things like gradients and patterns, if needed).
2) Add New Stroke – choose color, set weight and then:
3) send this "Stroke" line behind your Fill in the Appearance panel (drag the visibility-eye icon). This provides that a heavy stroke wouldn't "eat" text characters, because the only possible alingment of a stroke for editable text is "center".

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@Nimeshi706

Once you outline text, it is art, not type. You can not reverse the outline processes other than selecting Edit > Undo from the menu (if the file has not been closed and undo is still a possibility).

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