Illustrator CS - Can you convert 3D text to curves?

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    Default Illustrator CS - Can you convert 3D text to curves?

    I was wanting to manipulate all the edges of my 3d effect myself. But I can find if Illustrator CS will let you release them to do so. Can I do this?
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    Default Re: Illustrator CS - Can you convert 3D text to curves?

    > I was wanting to manipulate all the edges of my 3d effect myself. But I
    can find if Illustrator CS will let you release them to do so. Can I do
    this?

    Object > Expand Appearance.

    Took me a while to find it. First exported to older AI version. :-)

    Jukka


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