PhotoshopElements
Apply gradient fill to text
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Select the text layer you want to fill.
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Choose Layer > Simplify Layer to convert
the vector text to a bitmap image. You won’t be able to edit the
text after you simplify the layer.
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Command-click the thumbnail for the text layer in the
Layers palette to select the text.
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Select the Gradient tool.
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In the options bar, click the desired gradient type.
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Choose a gradient fill from the Gradient Picker palette.
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Position the pointer on the text where you want to set
the starting point of the gradient, and drag to define the ending point.