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Highlight Text Edges?

sha_ba_do_bang
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Feb 19, 2005, 1:00 PM

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How do i add text edges in photoshop? Is there an easier way than copying the text and then making it bigger and positioning it behind the text?

Thanks

Brendan Burke

videobear
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Feb 19, 2005, 1:28 PM

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Re: [sha_ba_do_bang] Highlight Text Edges? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Take a look at Layer Properties and check out the Drop Shadow and Glow options. They may do what you want.

Regards,
Doug Graham
Panda Productions

Lance Gray
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Feb 19, 2005, 2:56 PM

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Re: [sha_ba_do_bang] Highlight Text Edges? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Double-click the layer in the layers palette and you'll see the Blending Options Palette pop up. Within that area you'll have a lot of options such as Drop Shadow & Glow that Doug mentioned, but to add true edging around the text look at the bottom option...STROKE...this will allow you to add a colored border around your text at any pixel size. You can also choose a gradient or texture.

All my best,

Lance Gray
PixelPops Design
Dallas, Texas