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Creating a clipping mask from type
A clipping mask is an object or a group of objects whose shape masks other art-
work so that only areas that lie within the clipping mask are visible. In effect, you
are clipping the artwork to conform to the shape of the object (or mask). In Pho-
toshop, you can create a clipping mask from shapes or letters. In this exercise,
you'll use letters as a clipping mask to allow an image in another layer to show
through the letters.
Adding guides to position type
The 07Working.psd file includes a background layer, which will be the foundation
for your typography. You'll start by zooming in on the work area and using ruler
guides to help position the type.
1. Choose View > Fit On Screen to see the whole cover clearly.
2. Choose View > Rulers to display rulers along the left and top borders of
the image window.
3. Drag a vertical guide from the left ruler to the center of the cover (4.25'').
Adding point type
Now you're ready to add type to the composition. You can create horizontal or
vertical type anywhere in an image. You can enter point type (a single letter, word,
or line) or paragraph type . You will do both in this lesson. First, you'll create point
type.
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