Using Masks to Create Text Effects

By Wendy Williams · October 21st, 2010

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Related Tags: clipping masks, layer masks, text

There are many ways to create text effects using Elements; this one uses an adjustment layer mask.

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Related Tags: clipping masks, layer masks, text

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2 Replies to Using Masks to Create Text Effects:

Dorothy
November 1, 2010 at 8:46 pm

I have pictures that the background color needs to be changed and I cannot figuare out how to do that.
- Rick LePage
  November 2, 2010 at 9:59 am
  
  Dorothy:
  
  You can use the Replace Color command, or try making a selection of the background.
  
  You can also find some videos and tutorials on related topics:
  
  http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/?s=replace+color
  
  best,
  Rick

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