There are a few ways to make text shapes in Illustrator. One way is to use the Polygonal tool. The Polygonal tool can be used to create a straight line, a curve, or a polygon. Another way to make text shapes is to use the Ellipse tool. The Ellipse tool can be used to create an ellipse, a V-shape, or a U-shape. Finally, you can use the Roundabout tool to create circles or other round objects.