Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 249

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 244 User Guide 3 (Optional) Select type options, such as font, style, size, and color, in the options bar. (See "Type tool options" on page 244.) 4 Type the characters you want. If you did not create a text box, you can press Enter to create a new line. The text appears on its own layer, which is called a type layer. 5 Commit the type layer by doing one of the following: • Click the Commit button in the options bar. • Press the Enter key on the numeric keypad. • Click in the image, outside of the text box. • Select a different tool in the toolbox. Note: To discard the type layer before you commit it, click the Cancel button . Type tool options Font Family Applies a font family to new or existing text. Choose a font family from the pop-up menu at the left side of the options bar. Font Style Applies font styles, such as bold, to new or existing text. Choose a style from the pop-up menu at the left side of the options bar. Font Size Applies a font size to new or existing text. Choose a font size from the pop-up menu in the options bar. Anti-aliased Applies anti-aliasing to make text appear smoother. A B Applying anti-aliasing A. Anti-aliasing off B. Anti-aliasing on Faux Bold Applies a bold style to new or existing text. Use this option if your font doesn't have a true bold style that you can select from the Font Style menu. Faux Italic Applies an italic style to new or existing text. Use this option if your font doesn't have a true italic or oblique style that you can select from the Font Style menu. Underline Applies an underline to new text or selected existing text. Strikethrough Applies a line through new text or selected existing text.