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I am pretty sure I'm not using the right terminology, but I'm trying to create the same effect in this image:

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Is there any way to do this in Illustrator? What is the proper terminology for that effect? Any help would greatly be appreciated. I don't even know how to google that effect.

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This is called 'extruding' an object. In illustrator, select your text and apply the Extrude & Bevel effect (Effect > 3D > Extrude & Bevel...). Check the 'preview' box and play around with the options in the dialogue box that appears to get the desired result.

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You don't have to expand your text before applying the effect. This way, you can change the text after applying.

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Thanks so much! –  user9664 Jan 31 '13 at 18:25

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