Graphics Programs Reference
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Make sure that the Move tool ( ) is active, and select the boy middle layer. This
time, you'll change the opacity using a keyboard shortcut. Type
5
; the layer opacity is
instantly changed to 50 percent.
The layers after the opacity has been adjusted.
While the Move tool is active, you can type in any value to set the opacity on a selected layer.
For instance, typing
23
would make the layer 23 percent opaque, and
70
would make the layer
70 percent opaque. Type
0
(zero) to return to 100 percent opacity.
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Choose File > Save to save this i le. Keep the i le open for the next part of this lesson.
Creating a type layer
You are now going to add a text layer to this document and apply a warp, as well as a layer
style.
1
In the Layers panel, select the boy top layer to make it active. The new type layer will
appear directly above the active layer.
2
Select the Type tool ( ) and set the following options in the Options bar:
From the font family drop-down menu, choose Myriad Pro. From the font style drop-
down menu, choose Black. If you do not have Black, choose Bold.
Ty p e
200
in the font size text i eld.
A
C
D
F
G
I
J
L
B
E
H
K
A.
Presets.
B.
Text or ientation.
C.
Font family.
D.
Font style.
E.
Font size.
F.
Anti-aliasing.
G.
Left-align text.
H.
Center text.
I.
Right-align text.
J.
Text color.
K.
Warp text.
L.
Character and Paragraph panels.
