{"id":30473,"date":"2021-03-26T13:48:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T17:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/?p=30473"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:50:33","slug":"how-to-create-split-color-text-in-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/newsite\/photoshop-text\/text-effects\/how-to-create-split-color-text-in-photoshop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Split Color Text in Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Learn how to fill the top and bottom half of your text with different colors in Photoshop by creating a custom gradient that splits your colors down the middle! Plus, learn how to easily apply that same split-color effect to a stroke or background! (For Photoshop 2026 or earlier).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video3\">\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n      <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nye3gTCLi44\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"pdf-download-link\">Download PDF: <a href=\"\/?s2member_file_download=pdf\/text-effects\/CC-Split_Color_Text.pdf&s2member_skip_confirmation\" title=\"Download PDF\">Create Split Color Text in Photoshop<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"author\">Written by Steve Patterson.<\/div>\n<p>Split-color text, where the top half of the letters are filled with one color and the bottom half with another, is a classic eye-catching design effect. <\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to create a split-color effect in Photoshop. But in this tutorial, I'll show you the best way using a gradient. <\/p>\n<p>Gradients usually transition gradually from one color to the next. But  they can also contain solid colors that split down the middle. We can even save the gradient as a preset and use it to enhance the effect even further. <\/p>\n<p>We'll start by learning how to create the split-color gradient itself and apply it to the text.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/split-color-text-photoshop.png\" alt=\"A split-color or half-color text effect created in Photoshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"180\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The basic split-color effect.<\/div>\n<p>I'll then show you how to apply the same split-color gradient to a stroke around the letters.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/split-color-text-stroke-effect-photoshop.png\" alt=\"A split-color text and stroke effect created in Photoshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"187\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The split-color text and stroke effect.<\/div>\n<p>Finally, you'll learn how to fill the background with the gradient so your text and the background colors are mirrored.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/split-color-text-and-background-photoshop.png\" alt=\"A split-color text and background effect created in Photoshop\" width=\"803\" height=\"366\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The split-color text and background effect.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<p>Let's get started!<\/p>\n<p class=\"members-ad-top\"><a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\">Download all of our Photoshop tutorials as PDFs!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Which  Photoshop version do I need?<\/h3>\n<p>I'm using <strong>Photoshop 2026<\/strong>. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adobe.com%2Fproducts%2Fphotoshop.html\" title=\"Get the latest version of Photoshop from Adobe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get Photoshop  here<\/a> or make sure your copy is up to date using the Creative Cloud Desktop app.<\/p>\n<h3>The document setup<\/h3>\n<p>To save time, I've <a href=\"\/basics\/create-new-documents-photoshop-cc\/\" title=\"Learn more\">created a new Photoshop document<\/a> with a white background, and added the word <strong>COLOR<\/strong> on a Type layer above it.<\/p>\n<p>Any thick font will work (I'm using  Avenir Next Heavy). The text color doesn't matter because our split-color gradient will completely cover it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/original-photoshop-document.jpg\" alt=\"The initial Photoshop document with text in front of the background\" width=\"804\" height=\"449\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The initial Photoshop document.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 1: Add a Gradient Overlay effect to the text<\/h3>\n<p>Select your Type layer in the <a href=\"\/basics\/layers\/layers-panel\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Layers panel<\/a> and click the <strong>fx<\/strong> icon at the bottom.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/layers-panel-fx-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the Layer Effects icon in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"277\" height=\"319\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the Layer Effects icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Gradient Overlay<\/strong> from the list.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/add-gradient-overlay-layer-effect.png\" alt=\"Choosing a Gradient Overlay effect in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"157\" height=\"133\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a Gradient Overlay to the text.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Choose the Black, White gradient<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/basics\/using-layer-effects-and-layer-styles-in-photoshop-cc-2020-complete-guide\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Layer Style dialog box<\/a> opens. We\u2019ll start with a standard black-to-white gradient, and then edit the colors to create our custom split.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/gradient-options-layer-style-dialog.png\" alt=\"The Gradient Overlay options in Photoshop's Layer Style dialog box\" width=\"703\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Layer Style dialog box.<\/div>\n<p>Click directly on the Gradient <strong>color swatch<\/strong> (make sure to click the color bar itself, not the tiny arrow next to it). <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/click-gradient-color-swatch.png\" alt=\"Clicking the current gradient color swatch in Photoshop's Layer Style dialog box\" width=\"389\" height=\"165\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the gradient swatch.<\/div>\n<p>In the Gradient Editor, open the <strong>Basics<\/strong> folder in the <strong>Presets<\/strong> area and choose the <strong>Black, White<\/strong> gradient. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/select-black-white-gradient-editor.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Black, White gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"454\" height=\"236\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Black, White gradient.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 3: Edit the gradient colors<\/h3>\n<p>Look at the gradient <strong>preview bar<\/strong> in the bottom half of the dialog box. The left side is black, and the right side is white. Let's change these colors using the <strong>color stops<\/strong> directly below the bar. <\/p>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>black color stop<\/strong> on the bottom left. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/edit-gradient-black-color.jpg\" alt=\"Double-clicking on the black color stop to change the color in Photoshop's Gradient Editor\" width=\"462\" height=\"174\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Double-clicking on the black color stop.<\/div>\n<p>Photoshop opens the <strong>Color Picker<\/strong>. Choose any color you like. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll create a muted pink by setting <strong>R<\/strong> to <strong>146<\/strong>, <strong>G<\/strong> to <strong>116<\/strong>, and <strong>B<\/strong> to <strong>137<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Click OK to close the Color Picker. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/color-picker-first-gradient-color.jpg\" alt=\"Using Photoshop's Color Picker to replace black in the gradient\" width=\"546\" height=\"398\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Replacing black with a new color from the Color Picker.<\/div>\n<p>Next, double-click the <strong>white color stop<\/strong> on the bottom right. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/edit-gradient-white-color.jpg\" alt=\"Double-clicking on the white color stop to change the color in Photoshop's Gradient Editor\" width=\"454\" height=\"170\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Double-clicking on the white color stop.<\/div>\n<p>Choose a second color from the Color Picker. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll go with a lighter reddish-pink by setting <strong>R<\/strong> to <strong>237<\/strong>, <strong>G<\/strong> to <strong>214<\/strong>, and <strong>B<\/strong> to <strong>222<\/strong>. Click OK. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/color-picker-second-gradient-color.jpg\" alt=\"Using Photoshop's Color Picker to replace white in the gradient\" width=\"546\" height=\"398\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Replacing white with a new color from the Color Picker.<\/div>\n<p>You now have a custom, smooth gradient blending between your two colors.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/new-gradient-colors-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"The new custom gradient colors.\" width=\"454\" height=\"170\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The new gradient colors.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/basics\/how-to-create-a-rainbow-gradient-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Related: Create a rainbow gradient in Photoshop!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Set the Location of each color to 50&#37;<\/h3>\n<p>Right now, the colors gradually transition from one to the other. To create a solid, hard-edged split down the middle, we just need to push both color stops to the exact center. <\/p>\n<p>Click once on the <strong>left color stop<\/strong> to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/select-left-color-stop.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting the left color stop below the gradient preview bar\" width=\"462\" height=\"173\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the left color stop.<\/div>\n<p>Change its <strong>Location<\/strong> value from 0&#37; to <strong>50&#37;<\/strong>. The color stop slides to the center of the bar. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/left-color-stop-location-50percent.jpg\" alt=\"Changing the Location of the left gradient color to 50 percent in Photoshop's Gradient Editor\" width=\"454\" height=\"216\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the Location of the left color to 50&#37;.<\/div>\n<p>Click once on the <strong>right color stop<\/strong> to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/select-right-color-stop.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting the right color stop below the gradient preview bar\" width=\"454\" height=\"171\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the right color stop.<\/div>\n<p>Change its <strong>Location<\/strong> value to <strong>50&#37;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The two color stops now overlap perfectly in the center. Each half of the gradient is now a solid color.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/right-color-stop-location-50percent.png\" alt=\"Changing the Location of the right gradient color to 50 percent in Photoshop's Gradient Editor\" width=\"453\" height=\"217\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the Location of the right color to 50&#37;.<\/div>\n<h4>How to swap the order of the colors<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on the exact order you clicked, your colors might have switched sides. To switch them back, simply click whichever color stop is visible directly below the center of the preview bar.<\/p>\n<p>Or just wait until the next step where you'll be able to reverse the colors.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/switch-gradient-colors.png\" alt=\"How to swap the order of the gradient colors\" width=\"454\" height=\"173\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Click the color stop to swap the order of the colors.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 5: Save your gradient as a new preset<\/h3>\n<p>Since we are going to use this exact gradient again, let's save it as a preset so we don't have to rebuild it. <\/p>\n<p>But first, close the <strong>Basics<\/strong> folder in the Presets area. Leaving the folder open forces Photoshop to save your new preset inside that folder, which can quickly make your presets messy and unorganized.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/close-basics-folder.png\" alt=\"Closing the Basics folder before saving a new gradient preset in Photoshop's Gradient Editor\" width=\"454\" height=\"174\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Closing the Basics folder before saving the new preset.<\/div>\n<p>Type a name for your preset in the <strong>Name<\/strong> field. I\u2019ll call mine <q>Split colors<\/q>.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>New<\/strong> button to save it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/name-and-save-gradient-preset.png\" alt=\"Naming and saving the gradient as a custom preset in Photoshop's Gradient Editor\" width=\"460\" height=\"152\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Naming and saving the new preset.<\/div>\n<p>Your new preset appears as a thumbnail below the other gradients. <\/p>\n<p>Click OK to close the Gradient Editor, but leave the Layer Style dialog box open. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/new-gradient-preset-saved.png\" alt=\"The gradient has been saved as a custom preset in Photoshoo's Gradient Editor\" width=\"454\" height=\"215\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The gradient has been saved as a custom preset.<\/div>\n<p>Here is our split-color text so far. The top half is filled with the lighter color, and the bottom half is filled with the darker color. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/split-color-text-photoshop.png\" alt=\"A split color, or half color text effect created in Photoshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"180\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The result after filling the text with the split-color gradient.<\/div>\n<h4>How to reverse the colors<\/h4>\n<p>If you want to flip them, simply check the <strong>Reverse<\/strong> box in the Layer Style dialog box. Uncheck the box to swap them back. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/gradient-reverse-option.png\" alt=\"How to reverse the order of the gradient colors in Photoshop\" width=\"399\" height=\"162\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Checking the Reverse option.<\/div>\n<p>With Reverse checked, the darker color is on the top and the lighter color is on the bottom.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/split-color-text-gradient-reversed.png\" alt=\"The split color text in Photoshop with the two colors reversed.\" width=\"800\" height=\"180\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The same colors but with the order reversed.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">How to apply a split-color stroke around the text<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re happy with the basic effect, you can click OK and you\u2019re done! <\/p>\n<p>But here is how to easily enhance the effect by adding a stroke around the text using the exact same split-color gradient. <\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 1: Add a Stroke layer effect<\/h3>\n<p>While still inside the Layer Style dialog box, click directly on the word <strong>Stroke<\/strong> in the left-hand menu. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/add-stroke-layer-effect-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Adding a Stroke layer effect to the split-color text\" width=\"248\" height=\"140\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a Stroke layer effect.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Select your split-color gradient<\/h3>\n<p>Change the stroke\u2019s <strong>Fill Type<\/strong> from Color to <strong>Gradient<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/stroke-fill-type-gradient.png\" alt=\"Setting the Stroke layer effect's Fill Type to Gradient in Photoshop\" width=\"353\" height=\"133\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Setting the Fill Type to Gradient.<\/div>\n<p>Click the small <strong>arrow<\/strong> next to the gradient swatch. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/choose-new-gradient.png\" alt=\"Choosing a new gradient for the Stroke layer effect\" width=\"353\" height=\"142\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the arrow to choose a new gradient.<\/div>\n<p>Double-click your saved <strong>Split colors<\/strong> gradient thumbnail to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/select-split-color-gradient.png\" alt=\"Selecting the split-color gradient to use with the stroke around the text\" width=\"353\" height=\"230\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Double-clicking to select the gradient preset.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Select the Reverse option<\/h3>\n<p>To make the stroke stand out, we want the stroke's colors to be the exact opposite of the text colors.<\/p>\n<p>Look at what you did for the text itself. If you left <strong>Reverse<\/strong> unchecked for the Gradient Overlay, make sure Reverse is checked for the stroke (or vice versa). <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/reverse-gradient-option-stroke.png\" alt=\"Reversing the order of the gradient colors for the stroke around the text\" width=\"353\" height=\"144\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Reversing the order of the gradient colors in the stroke.<\/div>\n<p>The dark half of the stroke should now outline the lighter half of the text, and the light half of the stroke should outline the darker half of the text. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/initial-stroke-around-text.png\" alt=\"The initial stroke around the text.\" width=\"800\" height=\"180\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The initial stroke around the letters.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 4: Set the Position to Outside<\/h3>\n<p>Change the stroke\u2019s <strong>Position<\/strong> to <strong>Outside<\/strong> so it wraps completely around the outer edges of the letters. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/stroke-position-outside.png\" alt=\"Setting the stroke Position to Outside\" width=\"353\" height=\"161\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Setting the stroke's position to Outside.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 5: Increase the Size of the stroke <\/h3>\n<p>Use the <strong>Size<\/strong> slider to increase the stroke\u2019s width. I\u2019ll set mine to <strong>16 px<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/increase-stroke-size.png\" alt=\"Increasing the stroke size in Photoshop's Layer Style dialog box\" width=\"353\" height=\"138\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Increasing the stroke size.<\/div>\n<p>You  now have a split-color stroke around your text.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/split-color-text-stroke-effect-photoshop.png\" alt=\"A split-color text and stroke effect created in Photoshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"187\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The split-color stroke effect.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 6: Close the Layer Style dialog box<\/h3>\n<p>Click OK to close the Layer Style dialog box.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/click-ok.png\" alt=\"Closing Photoshop's Layer Style dialog box\" width=\"161\" height=\"157\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Closing the dialog box.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/photoshop-text\/text-effects\/add-multiple-strokes-to-text-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Related: How to add multiple strokes around your text!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">How to fill the background with the split-color gradient<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of a stroke, what if you want to completely fill the background behind your text with your custom gradient? Here\u2019s how to do it so the background and text mirror each other perfectly. <\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Turn off the Stroke effect<\/h3>\n<p>If you added the stroke from the previous section, turn it off by clicking its <strong>visibility icon<\/strong> (the eyeball) in the Layers panel. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/turn-off-stroke-layer-effect.png\" alt=\"Turning off the Stroke effect in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"277\" height=\"211\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the stroke.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Select the Background layer<\/h3>\n<p>Click on your <strong>Background layer<\/strong> to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/select-background-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Background layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"277\" height=\"148\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Background layer.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Add a Gradient Fill layer<\/h3>\n<p>Click the <strong>New Fill or Adjustment Layer<\/strong> icon at the bottom of the Layers panel. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/click-new-fill-adjustment-layer-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"277\" height=\"129\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Gradient<\/strong> from the list:<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/add-gradient-fill-layer.png\" alt=\"Adding a Gradient fill layer below the text\" width=\"174\" height=\"111\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a Gradient fill layer.<\/div>\n<p>Photoshop places the <a href=\"\/basics\/new-ways-to-add-gradients-in-photoshop-cc-2020\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Gradient fill layer<\/a> directly below your text.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/gradient-fill-layer.png\" alt=\"Photoshop's Layers panel showing the Gradient fill layer below the text\" width=\"277\" height=\"218\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Gradient fill layer is added below the text.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 4: Choose the split-color gradient<\/h3>\n<p>In the Gradient Fill dialog box, click the <strong>arrow<\/strong> next to the gradient swatch. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/choose-gradient-in-gradient-fill-dialog.png\" alt=\"Choosing a new gradient in Photohop's Gradient Fill dialog box\" width=\"322\" height=\"154\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the arrow to choose a different gradient.<\/div>\n<p><strong>Double-click<\/strong> your saved split-color gradient preset to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/choose-split-color-gradient.png\" alt=\"Selecting the split-color gradient preset in Photohop's Gradient Fill dialog box\" width=\"334\" height=\"222\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Double-clicking on the split-color gradient preset.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 5: Reverse the gradient colors<\/h3>\n<p>Just like we did with the stroke, the background colors need to be the opposite of the text. <\/p>\n<p>If <strong>Reverse<\/strong> is unchecked for your text, check Reverse for the background gradient (or vice versa).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/gradient-fill-reverse.png\" alt=\"The Reverse option in Photohop's Gradient Fill dialog box\" width=\"322\" height=\"135\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Reversing the colors of the gradient for the background.<\/div>\n<p>Click OK to close the Gradient Fill dialog box. <\/p>\n<p>You now have a split-color background behind your split-color text. However, the split point in the background might not align perfectly with the split point inside your letters. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/text-background-not-aligned.png\" alt=\"The split-color gradient in the text is not aligned with the background\" width=\"803\" height=\"366\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The text and the gradient need to be aligned.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 6: Move the text into position<\/h3>\n<p>Select your <strong>Type layer<\/strong> in the Layers panel. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/select-type-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the type layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"277\" height=\"202\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the type layer.<\/div>\n<p>Select the Move Tool from the <a href=\"\/basics\/photoshop-tools-toolbar-overview\/\" title=\"Learn more\">toolbar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/select-move-tool-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Move Tool in Photoshop's toolbar\" width=\"74\" height=\"134\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Move Tool.<\/div>\n<p>Go to <strong>View<\/strong> &gt; <strong>100&#37;<\/strong>. This <a href=\"\/basics\/photoshop-zoom\/\" title=\"Learn more\">zooms your document<\/a> to 100&#37;, which allows you to nudge your text exactly one pixel at a time. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/view-100percent.png\" alt=\"Selecting the 100 percent view mode in Photoshop\" width=\"284\" height=\"105\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to View &gt; 100&#37;.<\/div>\n<p>With the Move Tool selected, use the <strong>Up or Down arrow keys<\/strong> on your keyboard to nudge the text.<\/p>\n<p>I'll nudge mine down one pixel at a time until the horizontal split running through the text perfectly aligns with the background split. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/cc\/split-color-text\/split-color-text-and-background-photoshop.png\" alt=\"A split-color text and background effect created in Photoshop\" width=\"803\" height=\"366\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The final split-color text and gradient effect.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-bottom { width:300px; padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px; }\n<\/style><div align=\"center\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- 300x250 page bottom responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-bottom\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2879809098\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>And there we have it! 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