How to Put Lettering on a Curve in Photoshop
After adding text or lettering to an image in Photoshop, the program allows you to alter the text, to create a curved line of lettering. While there have been a number of Photoshop versions on the market, the process to warp lettering into a curved shape is fairly standard. If you've rearranged your Photoshop workspace and have difficulty finding the necessary tools, simply click "Windows" at in the upper horizontal menu bar, and from that menu select Workspace and Basic to return to the default workspace.
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Instructions
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Open the digital image you wish to edit in Photoshop.
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Select the Horizontal Type Tool, located in the vertical toolbar to the left of the screen. This icon looks like a T.
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Move the cursor over the image and click the mouse at the location on the image to begin adding text. A flashing cursor will appear on the image.
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Change the font style, font size and color (if desired) by making selections in the horizontal menu that appears at the type of the screen.
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Type the desired text onto the image.
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Highlight the text, right click the mouse and select "Warp Text" from the menu that opens.
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Click the down pointing arrow to the right of "Style" in the menu that opens after completing the previous step.
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Select the desired curve style from the drop down menu. If desired, adjust the bend and horizontal and vertical distortion of the curve by moving the levers on the menu to the right or left. Click "OK" to apply the changes and close the window.
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