2 Replies Latest reply: Nov 14, 2011 1:27 PM by photodrawken RSS

    Text Editing + Filters/Effects

    ThaQuest
    ThaQuest Nov 14, 2011 11:34 AM

      1st Question: Is there any other way to edit text attributes aside from the parameters on the top bar? I'm looking for a bit more options, such as word stretching...(coming from CS5...)

       

      2nd question: Is there an easier way to preview the Filter/Effects from the sidebar? I can only preview if I go up into the top navigation window, but using from the sidebar I can only apply first to see the effect.

       

      Thanks!

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        • 1. Re: Text Editing + Filters/Effects
          99jon Community Member
          99jon Nov 14, 2011 11:53 AM (in response to ThaQuest)

           

          You can stretch by selecting the move tool then clicking the text to reveal the transform bounding box. Pressing shift or Ctrl+Shift when dragging the corner or side handles permits some different scaling but there is no warp tool and obviously somewhat limited in PSE up to version 9. PSE10 has a few extra options such as text on a path and shape. Filter effects usually show up in the main window as soon as they are applied. Ctrl+Z to undo.

          • 2. Re: Text Editing + Filters/Effects
            photodrawken Community Member
            photodrawken Nov 14, 2011 1:27 PM (in response to ThaQuest)

            1.  If you mean that you want to increase the space between characters, you can use this script:

            http://forums.adobe.com/thread/913851

             

            2.  One option to preview the effects is to set the Effects panel to open the effect in the Filter Gallery:  Click the down arrow for the panel and select the option:

            effects options.png

             

            Ken