This tool allows you to enter text. The text is placed in the document as if it had been painted directly by you i.e. it is pixel-based rather than object-based. This means that the text can be edited, using the full range of tools, just like any other part of an image, but cannot take normal text editing.
Click on Type on the Tools bar. The pointer will turn to a T-symbol.
Position the T where you want the text to go and click once.
In the "Type Tool" dialog type your text in the top box.
Choose from Left, Center and Right in the Alignment box.
In the Angle box type a new angle or use the arrows to scroll. The angle will be measured anti-clockwise from the horizontal.
If you would like the text to go on a new layer, check the Add Layer box. A Text Layer will then be created for the text. Note that unless you explicitly change layers all new paint or text operations will take place on this new layer.
Check the Outline box to make text appear in outline rather than as solid.
All the usual font commands for your text are available through the Font button.
The text and the applied formats will appear in the Preview box, giving you the opportunity to make changes before clicking on OK.
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