Corel PaintShop Pro Help | Applying effects to text

Applying effects to text

You can use raster text to create an unlimited variety of text effects. For example, you can apply a drop shadow or a beveled edge, transform text into brushstrokes, or apply a colored-chalk effect. To apply an effect to vector text, you must first convert the vector text to raster text.

To apply effects to raster text

Edit workspace

1

Apply raster text to a transparent layer on an image.

2

On the Tool Options palette, choose the Magic Wand tool

.

3

Select the text.

4

Choose the Effects menu, and select an effect.

For information about layers, see Working with layers. For information about applying text to images, see Applying text.

To apply effects to vector text

Edit workspace

1

On the Tool Options palette, choose the Pick tool

.

2

Select the text.

3

Choose Selections

From Vector Object.

4

Choose Edit

Paste As New Layer.

5

On the Tool Options palette, choose the Magic Wand tool

.

6

Select the text.

7

Choose the Effects menu, and select an effect.

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