How to add multiple strokes aligned 'outside' to a type layer in Illustrator CS6?

Question

Trying to do something which seems so simple and failing badly. I have created a simple Type layer.I need to add two strokes to the layer. But I would like the stroke to be on the outside of the layer, but the options for the stroke do not let me select that. The options are greyed out, I have the type layer selected in the appearance panel. What am I supposed to do?

Answer 1

You want to duplicate the type layer two times. The top layer has no stroke, the middle layer with an outer stroke, and the bottom later a thicker outer stroke than the middle layer. Make each stroke a different color so you can see the pt size. Also make sure the type layer you are selecting each time is in the Layers Window. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions.