For logos, posters, or headlines, you usually want a custom underline that doesn't touch the letters.
This method applies an underline to the selected text quickly. However, the underline might not be as customizable in terms of design as manually drawn lines. illustrator underline text
Never, ever type multiple underscore characters ( ___ ) to create a line. That line will break if the font changes, won't align correctly on different screens, and looks unprofessional when printed. Always use one of the three methods above. For logos, posters, or headlines, you usually want
This underline is attached to the font. It will change thickness and color automatically if you edit the font weight or text color. Never, ever type multiple underscore characters ( ___
: Many users miss the underline button because it's hidden. Click the "hamburger" menu (three lines/dots) in the corner of the Character panel and select Show Options .
Illustrator provides an option to underline text directly, similar to word processors. This is quick and easy, especially for longer texts.