Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 On Demand

Chapter 16. Getting Creative with Type

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• Use Standard Type Tools

• Edit Type

• Work with Asian Type

• Work with Type Options

• Use the Warp Text Option

• Set the Anti-Aliasing Type Option

• Create a Type Mask

• Isolate Image Pixels Using a Type Mask

• Create Chiseled Type with a Type Mask

• Apply a Gradient Fill to Text

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Introduction

The Type tool in Photoshop Elements has advanced far beyond its humble beginnings. When Photoshop Elements first appeared, the most you could expect from the Type tool was to enter text. Today it’s a powerful and creative tool. Not only can you place text into any open Photoshop Elements image, you can also use text as a mask, path, or even warp text into any shape you desire. In addition, Photoshop ...