How to convert text to single stroke in illustrator?

Question

The question really says it all. I want to apply brush effect on the stroke once it looks like text. All my tries have resulted in stroke being outline of the text.

Answer 1

As far as I can tell, I don't believe there is a simple solution to create this without additional script or software.

The two suggestions I can offer will require manipulation and reworking:

1. One way you can tackle this is to lock or rasterize the text and redraw over it with a pen or brush tool.
2. If the font is simple enough, as a base, you can try to outline the text and play around with the Offset function (Paths: Offset: (negative number). Then you can adjust, add or subtract to it

Although I have not tested it, there seems to be a script that offers a solution, but I would research it and see if it is safe before downloading anything on your computer.