Apply retro style to text

Learn how to use quick actions within the app to apply a retro style in a single click.

Half of the text is in regular forma and the other half has a retro look applied

Try it in-app!

Add retro style to your text instantly in Illustrator.

Follow the steps to apply the retro style within the app:

  1. Select the   icon at the upper right of the Illustrator workspace or press F1 to access the Discover panel.

  2. In the Discover panel, select Browse > Quick actions and select Retro text

  3. Select your type object and select Apply to give your text a retro look.

    Click Apply to remove the background in your image in the Discover panel > Quick Actions
    Apply retro text

  4. Select Revert to undo applied changes. The Revert button is disabled when you start editing the retro text.

  5. Expand the REFINE WITH section and select the Properties Panel or Appearance Panel to modify your text.

  6. To find more quick actions that you can apply to your objects, select Browse more quick actions.

    Click Revert to undo the changes applied by Remove Background quick action
    Revert all of quick action's steps and refine with the Properties panel and Appearance panel.

    A. Refine With B. Revert C. Browse more quick actions 


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