You can use the Add Text tool in Edit mode to add formatted text to a photo, or add talk and thought bubbles to create a comic-book effect. You can also adjust the opacity of the text to create a watermark effect, which is useful for putting copyright information onto your photos.
You can save your settings as a preset for future use.
To Add Text to an Image:
Add Text Options
Bubble Text Settings |
Talk |
Encloses your text in a comic-book text bubble with a pointed stem. |
Thought |
Encloses your text in a comic-book text bubble with a dotted stem. |
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Stem Angle |
Specifies the direction of the text bubble stem. Drag the arrow to adjust the angle. |
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Thickness |
Specifies the thickness of the text bubble border. |
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Length |
Specifies the length of the text bubble stem. |
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Fill |
Specifies the background color of the text bubble. Click the arrow to select a color. |
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Border |
Specifies the color of the text bubble border. Click the arrow to select a color. |
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Effect Settings |
Effect |
Specifies the effect you want to apply to your text. Each effect has different options that control its appearance. Drag the sliders to adjust the appearance of the text. |
Drop Shadow Settings |
Distance |
Specifies the distance between the drop shadow and the text. The higher the value, the farther the shadow and the higher the text appears. If a drop shadow is cut off, or has a noticeably sharp edge, you may need to increase the size of the text rectangle. |
Blur |
Specifies the amount of blur applied to the drop shadow. Sharp shadows tend to seem less realistic than those with a slight blur. |
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Opacity |
Specifies the darkness of the drop shadow where it falls on the image. |
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Angle |
Specifies the direction of the imaginary light source that creates the drop shadow. Drag the arrow to adjust the angle — note that this also adjusts the shading of the text bevel. |
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Bevel Settings |
Bevel |
Specifies how much of each letter's edge is bevelled. Higher values give the text a more rounded, smoother look. |
Strength |
Specifies the difference between the highest and lowest points on the text. Higher values heighten the difference between the flat portions of the text and the bevelled edges. |
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Elevation |
Specifies the height of the imaginary light source that creates the bevel's shadowed effect. Lower values produce longer shadows on the text, while a higher value produces a more direct lighting effect and shorter shadows. |
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Angle |
Specifies the direction of the imaginary light source that creates the bevel effect. Drag the arrow to adjust the angle — note that this also adjusts the angle of the drop shadow. |
You can right-click a slider to reset to the default value.