Stylize Text in Photoshop

Creating the perfect textbox or caption can be frustrating, and you may find yourself trying to download new fonts to spice up your project. Photoshop, however, is there to help with a suite of tools built into the software called “Layer Style” that can be used to enhance the depth and contrast of your text. 

The video below demonstrates how to use the “Layer Style” tools in Adobe Photoshop to improve the readability and attractiveness of your text.  

If you’re interested in creating stylized, eye-catching text with Adobe Photoshop, stop by the Student Multimedia Design Center in Morris Library where you can access computers equipped with the Adobe Creative Suite. 

This video is part of the weekly series “Multimedia Tips and Tricks", which shares content in response to frequently asked questions from the Student Multimedia Design Center. We’d love to hear from you. Please share your feedback with us by filling out our survey.