1. Open your photo in Guided mode.
Select Basics and click Add Text. Then click the Text on a Shape icon.
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Text on a Shape
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2. Pick a shape.
There are several preset shapes in the Tool Options menu on the bottom. Select a shape and drag the cursor to create the shape.
3. Type text on the shape.
Hover over the shape until the cursor icon changes to depict text mode. Click where you want to add text and start typing.
4. Adjust colours and fonts.
You can change the colour and font on all or part of your text using the Tool Options menu.
1. Add your text.
Click the Type Tool. Type the text you would like to warp.
2. Select the Warp Text Tool.
Click the Warp icon.
3. Choose a warp style.
Select from a variety of preset options in the Style menu.
4. Warp your text.
Adjust the sliders to bend your text horizontally or vertically.
Text Styles
Add personality to your text in seconds.
1. Add text to photo.
Open your photo in Expert mode. Select the Type Tool. Type your text and click Commit.
2. Click the Styles icon.
Select the Styles icon in the bottom right panel.
3. Pick a style
The Styles icon opens an Effects panel. Choose a preset effect from the drop-down menu.
Questions? We have answers.
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