Adobe Photoshop CS2
Working with Text
Photoshop allows you to create elements to enhance images or to use as images themselves. Similarly, text can be added to an image or can be created for use as an image by itself. This document contains information on:
Adding Text
Adding text can be done in two ways. You may add text to an existing selected layer, or if no layer is selected, you may add text to the image and a new layer will automatically be created.
NOTE: By default, a text layer takes the first 22 characters as the layer name. You can Rename the Layer at anytime.
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OPTIONAL: To select a color for the text, from the Swatches palette, click a color
The foreground (active) color will be used for the text that you type unless you select another.
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From the Toolbox, click and hold the mouse over HORIZONTAL TYPE TOOL
The Type Tool list appears.
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Select Horizontal Type Tool or Vertical Type Tool
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Click within the image where you want your text to begin
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From the Options toolbar, make selections for Font, Size, Style, and Alignment
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Type your text
Modifying Text
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Select the layer that contains the desired text to be modified
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From the Toolbox, click the TYPE TOOL
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Select the desired text
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Make the appropriate changes
Deleting Text Layers
If you are dissatisfied with your text layer, or decide not to use it, it can be deleted.
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In the Layers palette, select the layer to be deleted
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From the Layer menu, select Delete » Layer
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From the Layers palette, right click the layer containing the text » select Delete Layer
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Click YES
The text layer is deleted.
Positioning Text
In order to position the text, make certain that the layer containing the text you want to move is selected.
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From the Toolbox, click MOVE TOOL
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From the Layers palette, select the text layer
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Click and drag the text to its new location
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To move the text pixel by pixel, use the arrow keys.
Enhancing Text
Photoshop allows you to enhance your text by using special effects including, drop shadowing, bevel and emboss, color overlay, and other special artistic effects.
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In the Layers palette, double click the layer you would like to enhance
NOTE: Click an empty area of the layer. Do not click on the name of the layer.
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From the Layer menu, select Layer Style » Blending Options...
The Layer Style dialog box appears.
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Under Styles, select the desired option
NOTE: More options for enhancement corresponding to your selection appear under Blending Options on the right of the dialog box. -
Make the desired selections and adjustments
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Click OK
