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You can convert text layers into shapes or default layers so that you can apply effects, gradations, blends or surface textures to text. You can also drop a text layer to the canvas, allowing you to apply effects to it.
After text layers have been converted to standard layers, you can fill text with a gradation, use the paint bucket, or paint the inside of the letters. You can also apply Surface Control Textures to give the text a three-dimensional appearance. Refer to Image Effects for information about applying effects. After you convert a text layer to a standard layer, you can still adjust the compositing method and opacity of the new layers.
| To convert a text layer to a standard layer | |
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In the Layers panel, choose a text layer.
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Click the Layer Options button  , and choose Convert to Default Layer.
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If the text has an outside or an inside shadow, then two layers — one for the
text and one for the shadow — are created within a group.
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After a text layer has been converted to shapes, you can kern letters individually and edit the outlines of the characters themselves. You can also edit the shape attributes of the new text — for example, to give it an outline. For more information, see Shapes.
| To convert a text layer to shapes | |
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In the Layers panel, choose a text layer.
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Click the Layer Options button , and choose Convert Text to Shapes.
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The text layer is replaced by a group of shape layers. |
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Text shadows and blurring effects are not converted when you use this
command.
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While you are working with text, it resides on a layer and is not yet a part of the image. When a text layer is dropped, it integrates with the canvas and can no longer be edited.
| To drop a text layer onto the canvas | |
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In the Layers panel, select a text layer.
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If you want to select more than one text layer, highlight several layers and group them. |
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Click the Layer Commands button  at the bottom of the Layers panel, and
choose Drop.
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