Adobe Photoshop CS3
Working with Text
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 be automatically created.
NOTE: By default, a text layer takes the first 22 characters as the layer name. You can rename the layer at any time.
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From the Toolbox, click and hold the mouse over the HORIZONTAL TYPE TOOL
The Type Tool list appears.
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Select Horizontal Type Tool or Vertical Type Tool
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OPTIONAL: To select a color for the text from the Swatches palette, click a color
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From the Text Toolbar, click SET THE TEXT COLOR
NOTE: For more information on color selection, refer to Working with Colors.
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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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In the Layers palette, select the layer that contains the text you want to modify
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From the Toolbox, click the TYPE TOOL
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Select the desired text
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On the Options toolbar, 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
A confirmation dialog box appears. -
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 the 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 many special artistic effects, including drop shadowing, bevel and emboss, and color overlay.
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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
- Click OK
Blending Options Defined
Drop Shadow
Gives the impression that the text is raised above the background
Inner Shadow
Gives the appearance that the background is raised above the text
Outer Glow
Produces text with the image of soft light emanating from under the words and extending around them
Inner Glow
Produces text that appears semi-transparent and internally lit up
Bevel and Emboss
Produces text that has a realistic, 3D look
Satin
Gives the text's surface a shiny, smooth appearance
Color Overlay
Overlays the text with color while preserving the highlights and shadows of the text
Gradient Overlay
Overlays the text with a gradient color pattern while preserving the highlights and shadows of the text
Pattern Overlay
Overlays the text with a pattern while preserving the highlights and shadows of the text
Stroke
Adds the appearance of a line drawn on the edge of your text
