Click the Underline icon (a 'T' with a line under it).
This article covers three methods: the (quick but limited), the Custom Thick Underline (professional), and the Zigzag/Wavy Underline (creative). underline in illustrator
: Go to Window > Type > Character or press Ctrl + T (Windows) or Cmd + T (Mac). Click the Underline icon (a 'T' with a line under it)
Adjust the , color, and profile in the Properties or Stroke panel . Comparison Table: Underline Methods the Custom Thick Underline (professional)
Never rely on the default underline for finished client work. It looks like amateur word processing. For professional Illustrator projects, always use the and the Stroke panel . It takes 10 extra seconds but elevates your typography instantly.