Draw an asterisk symbol?

[Trevor...@adobeforums.com]

Hi,

This is embarrassing to ask for your help. I know it is so simple to make it but I am not sure how to obtain exactly what I want.

Can someone please kindly tell me how to draw an asterisk symbol in Illustrator?

I know it has a pucker/bloat function that can do something like that, but not exactly what I want. What I did was create a hexagon and applied the pucker/bloat function, but it ended up with a flower look-like picture not the asterisk symbol.

Your tip would be great.

Thank you.

Trevor (New to Illustrator)

[Dea...@adobeforums.com]

Trevor, Would the asterisk key on your keyboard be what you're looking for? If so, use the text tool to type it and afterwards go to Type > Create outlines. Now it will not have any type memory and will be as if you just pulled the rectangle tool out for instance.

[Trevor...@adobeforums.com]

Thanks Dean. I thought I needed to use some tricks involving manipulating tools provided in Illustrator, but yes you are right, the keyboard symbol is exactly what I was looking for. I never thought of this so simple approach.

This has solved my problem.

Thank you.

Trevor

[Dea...@adobeforums.com]

Trevor, its like everything in life - Its easy when you know the answer to the question.

Enjoy Illustrator...