The step text effect also known as the stair text effect, is one of the most common types that video creators use to give an appealing look to their content. As the name suggests, the content is broken down into such a way that it is showcased as stairs.
Many people use this effect as it's easy to draw and can be added to Illustrators in a few steps. Adding formatted text in the videos not only makes the video more appealing but also is highly in demand.
People enjoy the visual experience more than normally formatted text. Well! If you are reading this blog, you might be looking for a quick and easy approach to create a 3D text effect in Illustrator.
Hopefully, this step-by-step guide will help you create step text effects in adobe illustrator without any hassle.
Here, you will get an idea how to create step text effects in simple techniques using the illustrator 3D rotator option. Indeed, you can also make this effect in photoshop, but it is a little complicated.
Now, without any further ado, let's begin with the process!
How to create a Stair Text effect in Illustrator?
Type the word on which you want to add the effect. And scale the size. To make you more clear, I have typed the word STEP UP.
If you are new to Illustrator tool, then you can read this- how to use adobe Illustrator.
Once it is done, it's time to extend the edges. You need to be very particular while aligning the top and edges of the image. After you are done with the alignment, don't forget to select everything.
Now you have to give five different surfaces, which means you are splitting the text into 5 parts. You can choose the rows where you want to apply this effect.
Now, I am deselecting the surface, which includes the text/word, and will delete all the rest of the area which is not in use. This will allow you to delete unnecessary surfaces easily.
Just click on unite. You will see that the selected item will act as a single object. Now, you have to follow the same approach for other objects to make them as a single object.
Thinking how?
Well! Click on Effect> 3D rotate.
For your understanding, I have selected light grey color to show the difference.
You will see another page where you will see a difference in your textual image.
The Final Say
Hopefully, the above steps will help you in adding a step text effect in Illustrator without putting in much effort.
Now that you have a step-by-step guide for making a stair text effect in Illustrator, it's time to practice animating characters and share it with others.
So, what are you looking for? Go Ahead and start adding an AWW effect to your video. If you need any kind of help in creating animated videos, feel free to contact us.