Adobe 65045315 Photoshop Elements Manual - Page 263

USING PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 10 257 Adding text and shapes The small line through the I-beam marks the position of the type baseline. For horizontal type, the baseline marks the line on which the type rests; for vertical type, the baseline marks the center axis of the type characters. 3 (Optional) Select type options, such as font, style, size, and color, in the options bar. 4 Type the characters you want. If you did not create a textbox, press Enter to create a new line. The text appears in its own layer, which is called a text layer. 5 Commit the text 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 the textbox. • Select a different tool in the toolbox. Note: To discard the text layer before you commit it, click the Cancel button . More Help topics "Add stylized text to an image" on page 200 Type tool options In the options bar, set the following Type tool options: Font Family Applies a font family to new or existing text. Font Style Applies font styles, such as bold, to new or existing text. Font Size Applies a font size to new or existing text. 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. Last updated 1/2/2012