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Select the first group, and choose Modify > Alter Path > Expand Stroke. |
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The Expand Stroke dialog box opens.
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In the Width text box, type .9 and click OK. |
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If the Fill inspector is not already open, choose Window >Inspectors > Fill to open it.
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In the Fill inspector, click the Fill Color pop-up menu and choose the Base color swatch from the pop-up color palette. |
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Choose Gradient from the Fill Type pop-up menu and set the Rotation value to 120 degrees.
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Select the second group, and choose Modify > Alter Path > Expand Stroke. |
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In the Width text box, type 4 and click OK. |
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Choose Gradient from the Fill Type pop-up menu and set the Rotation value to 120 degrees. |
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If the Swatches panel is not already open, choose Window > Panels > Swatches to open it.
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In the Swatches panel, drag the Base color swatch to the left color swatch on the Fill inspector color ramp.
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In the Swatches panel, drag the Shadow color swatch to the right color swatch on the Fill inspector color ramp. |
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With the Pointer tool, Shift-click the first and second groups and choose Modify > Align > Center Horizontal. |
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Choose Modify > Align > Center Vertical. |
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The text now looks like neon.
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Choose Modify > Group to group them. |
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