Text - Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 for Photographers - page 318

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Type alignment controls how the text is arranged in the im-
age. (1) Left Align Text. (2) Center Text. (3) Right Align Text.

Alignment and justification
These terms are often used interchangeably and refer to the way that a line or paragraph of
text is positioned on the image. The Left Align Text, or Left Justify, feature will arrange all
text to the left of the picture. When applied to a group of sentences, the left edge of the para-
graph is organized into a straight vertical line whilst the right-hand edge remains uneven
or ragged. Right Align Text works in the opposite fashion, straightening the right-hand edge
of the paragraph and leaving the left ragged. Selecting the Center Text option will align the
paragraph around a central line and leave both left and right edges ragged.

Leading
Originally referring to the small pieces of lead
that were placed in between lines of metal
type used in old printing processes, nowa-
days it is easier to think of the term referring
to the space between lines of text. Unlike
earlier versions of the program, Elements now
includes the ability to alter the leading of the
type input in your documents. Start with a
value equal to the font size you are using and
increase or decrease from here according to
your requirements.

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Leading is the space
between lines of text.
24 pixel type with: (1)
18 pixel leading and
(2) 48 pixel leading.

Other ways to add text

In the last couple of versions of Photoshop Elements Adobe created a new way to add and
manage the text in your photos. To access this option you need to click the Create menu on
the right of the Edit workspace and then select one of the projects listed. Photo Collage or