How to Insert Text in Photoshop

Select the Type tool with the "T" icon from the toolbar. You can click the icon or simply press the "T" key on your keyboard to activate the text tool. Then click anywhere on the image to start typing the text.

Set up text options using the top menu in Photoshop. Once you click on the Text tool, a set of options will appear at the top of the screen, allowing you to select the color, font, size, and alignment. You can also use the "Character" or "Paragraph" options, which are similar to the text editing panels in programs like Microsoft Word. To find these panels, click on "Window" at the top of the screen, then select "Character" and "Paragraph" options.

Click on the image where you want to add text in Photoshop. When you click anywhere on the image, the cursor will appear where the first letter will be typed. Simply start typing and Photoshop will add the text from this point onward.

• If you are simply adding text, you're done.
• If you know how to use the pen tool, you can click along a path to add text along that line.

Before typing, click and drag the text tool to define a text area. If you want the text to fit within a specific area, click and drag the mouse to set the boundaries before you start typing. If the text doesn’t fit within the defined area, it will be hidden unless you reduce the font size.

Click outside the text box or press Ctrl (Control) + Enter to preview how the text will appear in the final image. If Photoshop starts a new text line when you click outside, just select another tool to exit the text editor and continue. You can double-click on the text or select the Text tool and click on the text again to edit the font and style at any time.

• You won't be able to edit the text if you rasterize it. If you see the option to rasterize, just skip it for now.
• If the text layer is selected, you can press Ctrl-T or Cmd-T to resize the text manually instead of changing the font size.

Click and hold the Text tool icon on the toolbar to reveal various text input options. Note: this icon resembles the letter "T". When you click and hold on the T icon, the following text options will appear.

• Horizontal Type Tool: This is the most commonly used tool, allowing you to type text horizontally from left to right. It is the default option when you simply click the Text tool.
• Vertical Type Tool: This tool allows you to type text vertically rather than horizontally.
• Horizontal Type Mask Tool: This tool turns text into a mask, which is widely used in various creative Photoshop techniques. Upon clicking, the program adds a layer beneath the text, using it to "color" as you type.
• Vertical Type Mask Tool: Similar to the Horizontal Type Mask Tool, but it allows you to type vertically rather than horizontally.

Use the "Paragraph" and "Character" menus to adjust line spacing, remove extra spaces, and explore advanced options. If you want better control over text, the Character and Paragraph menus are exactly what you need. The Character menu icon is an A with a vertical line behind it, while the Paragraph menu icon is a P with two vertical lines and a filled circle. However, if you can’t find them, you can always go to "Window → Paragraph".

• Click and drag the icons in each menu to test them out. You can immediately see the effects of each option. Most of them adjust line spacing.
• The Character menu primarily affects the actual text style, while the Paragraph menu handles overall text block adjustments and line alignment.
• If you can't access the Paragraph Options, right-click the text and choose "Convert to Paragraph Text".

Right-click on the text and select "Blending Options" to explore effects that give your text a professional look. Blending Options allow you to add shadows, borders, glows, and even 3D tools, all of which can be fully customized. While you are free to experiment with the options in the Blending Options menu, here are some key effects that can make your text visually appealing:

• Bevel & Emboss: This effect creates 3D text by shaping the text into a cylindrical 3D form.
• Stroke: This option adds a border around your text with customizable color, thickness, and pattern choices.
• The Overlays: These options alter the font color, set a new color, pattern, or gradient over the text shape. You can even adjust the opacity of the overlays to create interesting blending and shadow effects.
• Drop Shadow: Adds a short, movable shadow behind the text (similar to having a wall a few meters behind your text). You can adjust the angle, softness, and size of the shadow.

Find and add new fonts from the web. Adding fonts to Photoshop is incredibly simple. Just download the font, drag it into the program to install it. Searching for "Free Fonts" or "free fonts" will give you access to everything you need.

• Fonts typically come in .ttf file format.

• To quickly add text in Adobe Photoshop, simply press the "T" key on your keyboard to select the Type tool.
• If the text tool isn't working for any reason, create a new layer and try again. If the issue persists, you may need to enable the text tool by clicking the downward arrow in the top-left corner and selecting the small gear icon. Then, click "reset tool" to reactivate the Type tool.

• Keyboard shortcuts won't work when using the Type tool because Photoshop recognizes the keyboard as input for text entry.