The basics

Leading
Originally referring to the small pieces of lead
that were placed in-between lines of metal
type used in old printing processes, nowadays
it is easier to think of this term as referring to
the space between lines of text. Unlike earlier
versions of the program, Elements 4.0/3.0
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.
11.05 Adding styles to text
layers
Suitable for Elements – 5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0 | Diffi culty
level – Basic | Related techniques – 11.04 | Tools used –
Type tools | Menus used – Layer, Edit
Elements’ Layer Styles can be applied very
effectively to type layers and provide a quick
and easy way to enhance the look of your
text. Everything from a simple drop shadow
to complex surface and color treatments can
be applied using this single-click feature. A
ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 5.0 FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
collection of included styles can be found under the Artwork and Effects palette (previously the
Styles and Effects palette) or you can view the dialog by selecting the Artwork and Effects option
from the Window menu. A variety of different style groups is available from the drop-down list
and small example images of each style are provided as a preview of the effect.
Additional styles can be downloaded from websites specializing in resources for Elements users.
These should be installed into the following folder:
C:\Documants and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\5.0\Photo
Creations\special effects\layer styles
This folder is hidden by default and you will need to follow the steps in technique 12.08 to reveal
it before being able to copy the new styles. You will also need to ensure that the .asl fi le is in its
own separate folder or it will be added to the Bevels subcategory. Note that this action will only
add the new styles to the Artwork and Effects palette. If you want to access them from the Style
pop-up palette in the options bar for the Type or Shape tools, you need to also copy the .ASL fi le
to:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\Presets\Styles
Leading >> Leading is the space between lines of
text. 24 pixel type with: (a) 18 pixel leading and
(b) 48 pixel leading.
Adding style to your text >>
Sophisticated text effects
can be created quickly and
easily by adding multiple
layer styles to your Elements
text layers.
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