Exporting Text

You can export text layers into shapes or default layers so that you can apply effects, gradations, blends or surface textures to text.

Converting Text Layers to Standard Masked Layers

After text layers have been converted to standard layers, you can fill text with a gradation, use the paint bucket, or paint the inside of the letters. You can also apply Surface Control Textures to give the text a three-dimensional appearance. Refer to "Using Image Effects" for information about applying effects.

After you convert a text layer to a standard layer, you can still adjust the compositing method and opacity of the new layers.

To convert a text layer to a standard layer

1. On the Layers palette, choose a text layer.
2. Click the palette menu arrow, and choose Convert to Default Layer.

• If the text has an outside or an inside shadow, then two layers - one for the text and one for the shadow - are created within a group.

Converting a Text Layer to Shapes

After a text layer has been converted to shapes, you can kern letters individually and edit the outlines of the characters themselves. You can also edit the shape attributes of the new text; for example, to give it an outline. Refer to "Using Shapes" for more information about shapes.

To convert a text layer to shapes

1. On the Layers palette, choose a text layer.
2. Click the palette menu arrow, and choose Convert Text to Shapes.

The text layer is replaced by a group of shape layers.

• Text shadows and blurring effects are not converted when using this command.