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Editing Text as Shapes
Way back near the beginning of this chapter, I mentioned that you can convert each letter in a text layer to individual shapes by choosing Layer Type Convert to Shape. The command converts all text on a layer; you can't convert part of the text on a layer and leave the rest alone. If the command is dimmed, you're in the text-editing mode; click the OK (check-mark) or Cancel ("no" symbol) button in the Options bar to exit the editing mode.After you make the conversion, each character works just like a shape that you create with the shape tools. Photoshop creates points and line segments as it sees fit for each letter, as shown in Chapter 14 provides a complete rundown of your options.)
Figure 15-24: Starting with some layer-effect-laden text (top), I converted the text to shapes and dragged the resulting points and line segments (middle) to reshape the individual characters. A couple of background elements complete my logo for Mississippi's Yazoo River (bottom).
| Tip | Like regular shapes, type shapes appear jagged around the edges because of the tiny outline that Photoshop displays around the shape. To hide the outline and smooth out the on-screen appearance of the text, press Ctrl+H (z -H on the Mac). Of course, this command also hides the marching ants, guides, and other on-screen aids. The View Show Target Path command enables you to toggle just the shape outlines. |
