Warp and unwarp type
You can warp type to create a special type effect. For example, you can warp type in the shape of an arc or a wave. The warp style you select is an attribute of the type layer—you can change a layer’s warp style at any time to change the overall shape of the warp. Warping options give you precise control over the orientation and perspective of the warp effect.
Note: You cannot
warp type layers that include Faux Bold formatting or that use fonts
without outline data (such as bitmap fonts).
Example of type warped with Fish style
Warp type
- Select a type layer.
- Do one of the following:
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Select a type tool, and click the Warp button
in
the options bar. -
Choose Layer > Type > Warp Text.
Note: You can use the Warp command to warp text in a type layer. Choose Edit > Transform > Warp.
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- Choose a warp style from the Style pop‑up menu.
- Select the orientation of the warp effect—Horizontal or Vertical.
- If desired, specify values for additional warping options:
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Bend to specify how much warp is applied to the layer
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Horizontal Distortion or Vertical Distortion to apply perspective to the warp
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in
the options bar, or choose Layer > Type >
Warp Text.
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