Drawing and editing vector objects : Converting objects to paths
 
Converting objects to paths
You can convert any selected vector object, including text, to a fully editable path (as though it were created by the Pen tool). This allows you to use the Pen tool’s full complement of node-editing commands to modify the converted object.
This example shows graphics Converted to paths.
To convert a vector object to an editable path
Edit workspace 
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pick tool .
2 Select an object.
If you want to convert multiple objects to paths, marquee select the objects.
3 Right-click the objects, and choose Convert to Path.