Next select the original group of letters you have just outlined (Make sure you only select the lettering and do not include the shadow you have just created).
Now outline the lettering in white.
Finally – select everything and perform a weld (anything coloured white (same as background) will be discarded).
Please note:
This action will also remove this member from your connections and send a report to the site admin.
Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete.