Type Layer VS Text Box
Digital Scrapper Quick Tip, Type Tool
Type Layer VS Text Box by Jenifer Juris
Understand the difference between a simple type layer and a containing text box, and learn where each is most helpful.
Simple Type Layer
- Use a simple type layer for titles and dates.
- To create a simple type layer, get the Horizontal Type tool, click once on the document, type a word or phrase, and click the checkmark to commit the change.
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Containing Text Box
- Use a containing text box for journaling.
- To create a containing text box, get the Horizontal Type tool, click and drag a small selection on the document, type a paragraph of journaling, and click the checkmark to commit the change.
- The text box can be transformed while typing by clicking and dragging on the bounding box handles.
This tip is for both Photoshop Elements and Adobe Photoshop.
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Thank you Jenifer. Very informative. I needed this lesson!
NIcely done Jenifer!
Thank you!