Can't convert type to outlines

I recently purchased CS5, and find there's a feature I'd like in Illustrator that doesn't appear to work. The option Type>Create Outlines is grayed out. I'm using Mac OS X 10.6. Is this another instance of a feature only available on Windows? Is there another way to convert type to outlines, using LIve Trace or something?
Thanks
dh
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David,
You may try to close down Illy and press Cmd+Option+Shiftduring stratup, or reversibly Move the folder,
If that does not help, you may look for interfereing applications, see item 7 in Other options

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