Adding a text layer to images

You can add editable text to an image by adding a text layer to it.

 

To add a layer specifically for text

  1. At the bottom of the Layers panel, go to Text .
  2. In the Text box, enter the needed text. Note that, as with other items in this dialog box, changes are immediately displayed in the image in the main panel.
  3. Configure other items, including the color, font, and effects, as needed, and then select OK.
  4. (Optional) To revise the text and its associated settings, double-click the T icon in the layer in the Layers panel.
  5. (Optional) To move the layer horizontally and vertically to better position the text, use the Move tool . For information on using this tool, see Moving a layer horizontally and vertically.

 

 

Related topics

Managing layers

Moving a layer horizontally and vertically