Multiple Text Layers---»One Custom Shape.
would create text logo, contact information, or perhaps copyright notice can use on , over, @ various sizes? here's how...
first of all, dispel notions of rasterizing text tip. if that, you'll ever able use result @ size created it. changing size of rasterized text make fuzzy, because you'll transforming pixels. you're looking way keep these layers vector, correct? here's 1 way:
let's go example of 3 text layers. , let's assume they're named "one", "two" , "three."
highlight text layer "one" in layers palette. go "layer---»type---»create work path". creates vector path of type in paths palette. path , name temporary until create work path, if create second work path youll overwrite first path. want make each path permanent part of document. go paths palette , double-click on work path. give option name path don't overwrite it. click "ok". default name of "path 1" fine now.
back in layers palette, highlight text layer "two" , repeat steps above. same text layer "three."
in paths palette, should see:
path 1
path 2
path 3
these path versions of text layers. far, pretty easy, right?
now combine paths.
choose direct selection tool (keyboard "a")
in paths palette, (option+click) [alt+click] on "path 3." select entire path , anchor points. copy paths "path 3" (command+c) [ctrl+c].
click on "path 1" highlight it. paste path copied (command+v) [ctrl+v]. "path 1" consists of path text layer "one" , path text layer "three."
(option+click) [alt+click] on "path 2" select it. copy path.
highlight "path 1" again. paste "path 2." "path 1" consists of paths created 3 text layers.
now, have vector paths 3 text layers gathered in "path 1." can drag "path 2" , "path 3" trash if want.
(option+click) [alt+click] on "path 1" , you'll see 3 text layer paths selected. youll know, because of anchor points on of paths darkened.
go "edit---»define custom shape..." , name how wish.
your new custom shape present in custom shape menu.
wanna save out don't lose it?
go "edit---»preset manager..." choose "custom shapes" (command+7) [ctrl+7] in drop-down menu. new 3-text-layer-custom-shape appear @ end of list. click once on name (or icon, if you're viewing way). click on "save set..." button. choose name, , save somewhere wont lose it. "custom shapes" folder, inside "presets" folder, inside main photoshop folder place.
first of all, dispel notions of rasterizing text tip. if that, you'll ever able use result @ size created it. changing size of rasterized text make fuzzy, because you'll transforming pixels. you're looking way keep these layers vector, correct? here's 1 way:
let's go example of 3 text layers. , let's assume they're named "one", "two" , "three."
highlight text layer "one" in layers palette. go "layer---»type---»create work path". creates vector path of type in paths palette. path , name temporary until create work path, if create second work path youll overwrite first path. want make each path permanent part of document. go paths palette , double-click on work path. give option name path don't overwrite it. click "ok". default name of "path 1" fine now.
back in layers palette, highlight text layer "two" , repeat steps above. same text layer "three."
in paths palette, should see:
path 1
path 2
path 3
these path versions of text layers. far, pretty easy, right?
now combine paths.
choose direct selection tool (keyboard "a")
in paths palette, (option+click) [alt+click] on "path 3." select entire path , anchor points. copy paths "path 3" (command+c) [ctrl+c].
click on "path 1" highlight it. paste path copied (command+v) [ctrl+v]. "path 1" consists of path text layer "one" , path text layer "three."
(option+click) [alt+click] on "path 2" select it. copy path.
highlight "path 1" again. paste "path 2." "path 1" consists of paths created 3 text layers.
now, have vector paths 3 text layers gathered in "path 1." can drag "path 2" , "path 3" trash if want.
(option+click) [alt+click] on "path 1" , you'll see 3 text layer paths selected. youll know, because of anchor points on of paths darkened.
go "edit---»define custom shape..." , name how wish.
your new custom shape present in custom shape menu.
wanna save out don't lose it?
go "edit---»preset manager..." choose "custom shapes" (command+7) [ctrl+7] in drop-down menu. new 3-text-layer-custom-shape appear @ end of list. click once on name (or icon, if you're viewing way). click on "save set..." button. choose name, , save somewhere wont lose it. "custom shapes" folder, inside "presets" folder, inside main photoshop folder place.
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