{"id":168465,"date":"2021-05-26T09:39:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T07:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=168465"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:05:42","slug":"how-to-add-text-in-adobe-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-add-text-in-adobe-photoshop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Text in Adobe Photoshop in 4 Fast Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Photoshop<\/a>? You\u2019re not the only one who\u2019s wondered about this. Photoshop is a very comprehensive photo and image editing tool <\/strong>for Windows and Mac computers. Many professional and beginner photographers use Photoshop to edit and adjust their photos<\/strong> after they\u2019ve been taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photoshop is part of Adobe\u2019s range of products known as the Creative Cloud, and to use these products, you will have to buy a subscription<\/strong>. However, the features and tools included in these programs are well worth the price to use the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Photoshop, you don\u2019t only have the essential editing tools<\/strong>, like with some free options. You can also add layers to images<\/a>, blur the background<\/a>, and even create panoramic photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another useful feature of Photoshop is adding and manipulating text<\/strong> to make your images even more striking or add context. Let\u2019s take a look at how to add text to your photos in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Add Text to Images in Photoshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adding text in Photoshop is one of the more basic features to use. However, this does not mean it is limited in any way. There are many ways that you can adjust and manipulate the text to match the mood and feeling of your image.<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. Open Photoshop and Import the Image<\/h2>\"How

    First, you need to <\/span>launch Photoshop<\/b> and then <\/span>import the image<\/b> you want to add text to. To import the image, you can click on \u2018File\u2019 in the main menu and then select \u2018Open\u2019 to select a photo you\u2019ve worked on or \u2018Import\u2019 to select a new project. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. Select the Text Tool<\/h2>\"How

    Now you can <\/span>select the text tool<\/b> from the tools panel at the left of your screen. The text tool is represented by a capital \u2018T\u2019 icon. With the tool selected, you can add text anywhere in the image that you click. You can also use the keyboard shortcut by pressing \u2018T\u2019 to select the tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. Set Your Text Settings<\/h2>\"How

    With the text tool selected, a new options menu will appear below your usual menu. Here you can <\/span>adjust the different settings<\/b> for your text. From here, you can easily adjust the font, font size, alignment and font color. If you want to use a font that is not included in Photoshop, you can <\/span>upload new fonts<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  4. Click on Your Image to Start Adding Text<\/h2>\"How

    Now you\u2019re ready to start adding the text to your image. To do this, you simply <\/span>click where you want to start adding text<\/b>. Don\u2019t worry if it\u2019s not in the exact spot as you will be able to move the text if needed. You will see a cursor appear after clicking. This is where the first word will appear. You can now start typing your text with the keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>