Quick Trick With Text

BREAK some type with this simple trick....

Create your own "broken type" sample, and post it to your blog.

• Write down the name of the FONT you used too, please.

Here's the pathfinder tool ....

Process is....

1. Choose a font and write out the word, or words...
2. Convert the type to shapes using "create outlines" command...
3. Create a new shape to use as a "dividing" shape....
4.  Use Pathfinder- "divide" command to break it into pieces...
5. Use "ungroup", or isolation mode to select, delete, or move pieces to create the "broken type".
COOOOOOOL!!!!! and Fun!

And here's a screen shot of the process....

How far could YOU push the "broken" effect?   What about adding a 3D effect?