Text layer

Last updated on 03/04/2024

Text layer

A text layer consists of two main components: the text content and the box containing the text.

Styling the Text Content:

Click on a Text Layer to open the Layer Style Editor on the left side of the Canvas. Then, click the Style tab, select Content, and you'll see the following options.

  1. Font name: Choose from a library of over 1400 fonts.

  2. Decorations: Apply styles like italic, bold, underline, or superscript.

  3. Font size: Adjust the font size in increments of 5.

  4. Letter spacing: Modify the spacing between characters.

  5. Line height: Adjust the spacing between lines of text.

  6. Opacity: Adjusts the transparency of the text-layer color.

  7. Color: Select colors from your recent colors, color palettes, or custom options.

Styling the Text Box:

Click on a Text Layer to open the Layer Style Editor on the left side of the Canvas. Then, click the Style tab, select Box, and you'll see the following options.

  1. Color: Add a background color to the text box.

  2. Gradient: Apply a gradient color to the background of the text box instead of a solid color

  3. Border: Customize the border by adding a color, adjusting its thickness, and selecting the border style.

  4. Align: Position the text horizontally or vertically within the text box

Adding text effects:

Click on a Text Layer to open the Layer Style Editor on the left side of the Canvas. Then, click the Style tab, select Effects, and you'll see the following options.

  1. Hollow: Creates an outline of the text, leaving the interior transparent.

  2. Background: Adds a solid background color behind the text for emphasis.

  3. Lift: Gives the text a subtle 3D effect, making it appear raised from the canvas.

  4. Shadow: Applies a shadow behind the text for depth and contrast.

  5. Outline: Adds a colored border around the text, making it stand out from the background