Creating custom text gradient

[derella34]

Please help! I need step by step gradient text instructions for Photoshop WITH TWO CUSTOM COLORS GOING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

How do I (instead of using the preset color choices) make a custom gradient? I am trying to create text with a top to bottom gradient of green (#228B22) down to aqua (#40E0D0). Help would be MUCH appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[PixelPusher40]

here's how i do it:

Rasterize your Type
Select your Type (which is now just a simple shape) and add a new layer in which you'll paint in.
Select your Gradient tool and open the Gradient Editor
Make sure you choose the correct Preset in the Gradient Editor, it should be the far left.
Click on the first small box at the far left of the gradient strip down near the bottom and then click on the color swatch that appears. This will bring up a Color Picker window where you can just paste your desired color code. Click ok.
Now do the same for the small box at the far right of the gradient strip.

Now you have the correct colors for you're gradient.