Adobe PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Manual page 227

Choosing a type size
The type size determines how large the type
appears in the image. The default unit of
measurement for type is points, which is approxi-
mately 1/72 of an inch in a 72-ppi image. However,
you can change the default unit of measurement in
the Units & Rulers section of the Preferences
dialog box. You can also choose which point size
definition to use—PostScript or Traditional.
Note: Choose PostScript (72 points per inch) if you
are printing on a PostScript device, otherwise choose
Traditional (72.27 points per inch).
The physical size of the font depends on the
resolution of the image. 72-point text is approxi-
mately 1-inch high in an image that is 72 dpi.
Higher resolutions reduce the effective size of a
given text point size because the pixels are packed
tighter in higher resolution images.
To choose a type size:
If you're working with an existing layer, select
1
one or more characters whose size you want to
change. To change the size of all characters in a
layer, select the type layer in the Layers palette, and
then select a type tool.
In the options bar, enter or select a new
2
value for Size ( ). To use an alternate unit of
measurement, enter the unit (in, cm, pt, px, or
pica) after the value in the Size text box. The value
you enter is converted to the default unit of
measurement. You can enter a size larger than
72 points.
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To specify the default unit of measurement for type:
Choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers.
1
Select a unit of measurement for Type.
2
To specify the point size definition:
Choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers.
1
2 Select an option for Point/Pica Size. Traditional
points are slightly smaller than PostScript points.
Changing the type color
The type you enter gets its color from the current
foreground color; however, you can change the
type color before or after you enter type. When
editing existing type layers, you can change the
color of individual characters or all type in a layer.
You can also apply a gradient to text in a type layer.
(See "Applying gradient fill to text" on page 153.)
To change the type color:
If you're working with an existing layer, select
1
one or more characters whose color you want to
change. To change the color of all characters in a
layer, select the type layer in the Layers palette, and
then select a type tool.
2 In the options bar, click the Color selection box,
and select a color using the color picker.
Applying underline and strikethrough
You can apply a line under horizontal type or to
the right side of vertical type. You can also apply a
line through horizontal or vertical type. The line is
always the same color as the type color.
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