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Shaping the background


Babbette

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Can anyone please tell me how to shape the background to the text like this


NovmWLW.jpg
 
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Hey!

Try this...........

Create a type layer.
Create a new layer below the type layer. Highlight this layer. Name it "Expanded text".

Make a selection of of the type by placing your cursor on the type (T) icon and clicking.
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 1.31.40 PM.png

Turn off the original text layer.
On the 'Expanded type" layer. Fill that selection with black.
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 1.32.07 PM.png

Go to SELECT > MODIFY > EXPAND > I used 25px.
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 1.32.32 PM.png

The selection will now look like this.
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 1.33.16 PM.png

Now fill it again with black.
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 1.33.23 PM.png

Hit Cmd/Cntrl + D to deselect.

Turn on the original text layer.
You should now have your expanded text!
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 1.33.30 PM.png

Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 1.42.27 PM.png

There are other ways, such as stroking the text, but I like this way so I can use a clipping mask to add any texture I want.
 
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No problem.

Don't forget you can add a layer style to the "expanded text" layer with drop shadows and other effects.
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 2.31.58 PM.png

As well as the text layer..........
Screen Shot 2016-06-13 at 2.35.09 PM.png
 
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