3ds max text question

I feel ridiculous about this question, and I know the answer is right in front of me but…

I am simply trying to extrude some text, but the problem is when I do so I am getting it to render like this |_|. What I need is a completely solid text for both sides. like []…

I know if I use lathe it has an option to flip normals, but I am at a loss with this…

here are some examples to help get a feel for what the hell im talking about…


looks correct but…


not correct

I know this is a problem with the normals, but I am at a loss.

thx