How to Add Reflection to Text in Paint Shop Pro Photo XI
In the past, font and text features found in graphic-design programs were far more limited in scope than they are today. Modern-day graphic-design software allows users to manipulate text, change the font and even add reflections to the text. These newer features allow users to create better-looking images with complex textual configurations.
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Instructions
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Create the desired text. To add text to the image, click on the “A” button on the toolbar palette. Enter the desired text in the text-properties box and click “Okay” to implement.
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Arrange the text where desired on the image. Left-click on the text to activate it and then drag it where you want it.
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To add reflections to the text, left-click on the text to activate it, then scroll to the “Effects” tab on the command bar and select “3-D Effects.” Scroll to “Drop Shadow” and left-click.
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Set the reflection layer properties. A reflection properties box will open. Under “Offset,” you can define the vertical and horizontal positions of the drop shadow, or you can drag the shadow cursor in the settings box to where you want the shadow or reflection to appear. Under the attributes section, you can set the opacity, the blur and the color of the reflection. Choose the desired drop-shadow settings, then click “Okay” to implement.
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Tips & Warnings
Play around with different reflection colors and angles until you find the ones that suit your needs.
Always save your image file in the Paint Shop Pro Photo (PSP) format until you are done making any changes. If you save the image in another image format, all of the layers will be merged into one image.
