Last updated on Feb 25, 2025

Use styles to easily customize the text.

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  1. Select the add layer   menu > Type layer.

    Note:

    By default, when a type layer is created, sample text appears within a bounding box.

  2. Select anywhere inside the bounding box to begin typing the desired text.

  3. Select Text options   to apply the following styles to the text as needed:

    • Font family: Specify the family of fonts used for the text.
    • Style: Define the variant of the font (e.g., bold, italic, regular).
    • Size: Determine the height of the text characters.
    • Color: Set the color of the text.
    • Line height: Adjust the vertical space between lines of text.
    • Tracking: Control the spacing between all characters in a text block.
    • Caps: Change the text to uppercase letters, either fully or selectively.
    • Superscript/Subscript: Adjust text to appear above (superscript) or below (subscript) the baseline.
    • Underline: Add a line beneath the text for emphasis.
    • Strikethrough: Add a line through the middle of the text.
    • Alignment: Determine the positioning of the text relative to its container (left, center, or right).
    Add a text layer to add a single sentence or paragraph and edit the text using the Text edit option.
    Edit your text and add effects using the Text edit option.

  4. Select the checkmark   to commit the change.