Illustrator Underline Text Shortcut !!better!! ❲macOS PROVEN❳
you want to underline using the Type Tool (press T ).
In the standard installation of Adobe Illustrator (as of the 2024 release), a user must utilize the graphical user interface (GUI) to apply an underline to text. The standard workflow is as follows: illustrator underline text shortcut
| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Shortcut does nothing | Make sure you're using the and text is highlighted. | | Text isn't live (outlined) | Underlines only work on live text. Outlined text cannot be underlined. | | Shortcut conflicts with OS | Disable the conflicting OS shortcut or change Illustrator's shortcut (see steps above). | you want to underline using the Type Tool (press T )
Because the "intuitive" choice ( Ctrl/Cmd + U ) is taken by Smart Guides, users have two distinct philosophical approaches: | | Text isn't live (outlined) | Underlines
If you underline text frequently, you can map a custom key binding in less than a minute. Go to . Set the dropdown menu to Menu Commands . Expand the Type section. Scroll down to find Underline .
