{"id":30531,"date":"2021-02-15T00:01:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T05:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/?p=30531"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:19:58","slug":"place-multiple-images-in-text","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/newsite\/photoshop-text\/text-effects\/place-multiple-images-in-text\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Place Multiple Images in Text with Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Learn how to place multiple images inside text in Photoshop! This step-by-step tutorial teaches you how to split a word into individual letters and use clipping masks to fill each letter with a unique photo. Fully updated for Photoshop 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video3\">\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n      <iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LVe99iawCmc\" 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 the PDF: <a href=\"\/?s2member_file_download=pdf\/text-effects\/2021-Place_Multiple_Images_In_Text.pdf&s2member_skip_confirmation\" title=\"Download PDF\">How to Place Multiple Images In Text<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"author\">Written by Steve Patterson.<\/div>\n<p>In this tutorial, you'll learn how to place multiple images inside text in Photoshop by splitting a word into individual letters and filling each one with a different photo!<\/p>\n<p>Previously, we covered <a href=\"\/photoshop-text\/text-effects\/image-in-text-photoshop-cs6\/\" title=\"Learn more\">how to place a single image into an entire word<\/a>. But what if you want a unique image in every single letter? That's exactly what we'll do here.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll start by adding text and dividing it into separate letter shapes. Then, we'll place a photo into each letter. Finally, you'll learn how to change or remove the background, apply layer effects (like strokes and drop shadows) to all the letters at once, and perfectly center your final design. <\/p>\n<p>Here's an example of what the final <q>images in text<\/q> effect will look like when we're done:<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/how-to-place-images-in-text-with-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"How to place images in text with Photoshop\" width=\"802\" height=\"485\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The final result.<\/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<h2 class=\"sub\">Which Photoshop version do I need?<\/h2>\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 Photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get the latest Photoshop version here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">How to place images in text with Photoshop<\/h2>\n<p>In this first part, we will create the main effect by filling each letter in our word with a different image. <\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Create a new Photoshop document<\/h3>\n<p>(Note: If you have already created a document and added your text, you can skip ahead to <strong>Step 5<\/strong>). <\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>New<\/strong> to create a new Photoshop document.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/photoshop-file-new.png\" alt=\"How to create a new Photoshop document in Photoshop.\" width=\"303\" height=\"106\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">In the main interface, go to File &gt; New.<\/div>\n<p>In the New Document dialog box, enter your settings. <\/p>\n<p>For this tutorial, set the <strong>Width<\/strong> to <strong>3000 pixels<\/strong>, the <strong>Height<\/strong> to <strong>1800 pixels<\/strong>, and the <strong>Resolution<\/strong> to <strong>300 pixels per inch<\/strong>. Leave the <strong>Color Mode<\/strong> set to <strong>RGB<\/strong>, the <strong>Background Contents<\/strong> to <strong>White<\/strong>, and the <strong>Color Profile<\/strong> to <strong>sRGB<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-document-settings.png\" alt=\"The settings in Photoshop's New Document dialog box.\" width=\"241\" height=\"417\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The new document settings.<\/div>\n<p>Click <strong>Create<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/click-create-button.png\" alt=\"Clicking the Create button in Photoshop's New Document dialog box.\" width=\"301\" height=\"158\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the Create button.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Add your text<\/h3>\n<p>To add text to your document, select the <strong>Type Tool<\/strong> from the <a href=\"\/basics\/photoshop-tools-toolbar-overview\/\" title=\"Learn more about Photoshop's toolbar\">toolbar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-type-tool.png\" alt=\"Selecting Photoshop's Type Tool from the toolbar.\" width=\"64\" height=\"142\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Type Tool.<\/div>\n<p>In the <strong>Options Bar<\/strong>, choose your font. Because we're placing images inside the letters, thick heavy fonts work best. <\/p>\n<p>I'm using <a href=\"https:\/\/fonts.adobe.com\/fonts\/hwt-artz\" title=\"View font on Adobe Fonts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HWT Artz<\/a> (available through Adobe Fonts).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/choose-font.png\" alt=\"Choosing a font in Photoshop's Options Bar.\" width=\"505\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing a font in the Options Bar.<\/div>\n<p>Set the type <strong>Size<\/strong> to <strong>72 pt<\/strong> or higher to start with a size that's easy to read (we'll resize the text later). <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/font-size.png\" alt=\"Setting the font size in Photoshop's Options Bar.\" width=\"205\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The type size option.<\/div>\n<p>To make centering the text easier, set the <strong>Justification<\/strong> to <strong>Center<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/text-justification.png\" alt=\"Setting the type justification to center in Photoshop's Options Bar.\" width=\"228\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The type justification option.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>color swatch<\/strong> to set your text color. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/type-color-swatch.png\" alt=\"Clicking the color swatch to change the type color in Photoshop's Options Bar.\" width=\"220\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the color swatch.<\/div>\n<p>In the Color Picker, set the <strong>R<\/strong>, <strong>G<\/strong>, and <strong>B<\/strong> values to <strong>0<\/strong> to choose black. (Once we place our images inside the text, this color won't matter). <\/p>\n<p>Click OK to close the Color Picker. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/color-picker-type-color.jpg\" alt=\"Setting the type color to black in Photoshop's Color Picker.\" width=\"543\" height=\"409\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing black in the Color Picker.<\/div>\n<p>Click in the center of the document and type your word. I\u2019ll type the word <strong>FUN<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/add-text.png\" alt=\"Adding the text to the document in Photoshop.\" width=\"803\" height=\"457\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding the text to the document.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> in the Options Bar to accept it:<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/confirm-text-click-checkmark.png\" alt=\"Committing the text by clicking the check mark in Photoshop's Options Bar.\" width=\"196\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the checkmark.<\/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: Resize and move the text with Free Transform<\/h3>\n<p>To resize the text, go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Free Transform<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/choose-free-transform.png\" alt=\"Choosing Free Transform from Photoshop's Edit menu.\" width=\"257\" height=\"106\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to Edit &gt; Free Transform.<\/div>\n<p>Resize the text by dragging the <a href=\"\/basics\/transform-and-warp-images-with-free-transform-in-photoshop-cc-2019\/\" title=\"Learn more\">transform handles<\/a>. Hold the <strong>Alt<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Option<\/strong> (Mac) key while dragging to resize the text from its center. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/resize-text-drag-handles.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the transform handles to resize the text.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the transform handles to resize the text.<\/div>\n<p>Click and drag inside the transform box to move the text into position. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/move-text.jpg\" alt=\"Centering the text in the document.\" width=\"807\" height=\"457\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Centering the text in the document.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> in the Options Bar to accept it and close Free Transform. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/free-transform-checkmark.png\" alt=\"Closing Free Transform by clicking the check mark in the Options Bar.\" width=\"260\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the checkmark to close Free Transform.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 4: Adjust the letter spacing (optional)<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on your font, the letters might be too close together.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/letters-too-far-apart.png\" alt=\"The letters are spaced too close together.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The letters are spaced too close together.<\/div>\n<p>To increase the spacing, open the <a href=\"\/basics\/using-the-enhanced-properties-panel-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more about Photoshop's Properties panel\">Properties panel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/properties-panel.png\" alt=\"Going to Photoshop's Properties panel.\" width=\"336\" height=\"168\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to the Properties panel.<\/div>\n<p>Look for the <strong>Character<\/strong> options. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/character-options.png\" alt=\"Going to the Character options in Properties panel.\" width=\"336\" height=\"214\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to the Character options.<\/div>\n<p>Click inside the <strong>Tracking<\/strong> value box. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/tracking-value.png\" alt=\"Clicking inside the Tracking box in Photoshop's Properties panel.\" width=\"335\" height=\"207\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking inside the Tracking box.<\/div>\n<p>Use the <strong>Up Arrow key<\/strong> on your keyboard to increase the tracking value (e.g., from 0 to 20). <\/p>\n<p>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Return<\/strong> (Mac) to accept it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/tracking-value-20.png\" alt=\"Increasing the text tracking value to 20.\" width=\"335\" height=\"137\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Increasing the Tracking value to 20.<\/div>\n<p>This spaces the letters further apart, making room for our individual images.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/letter-spacing-increased.png\" alt=\"The letter spacing has been increased after adjusting the Tracking value.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The letter spacing has been increased.<\/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: Convert the type into a shape<\/h3>\n<p>Currently, the text is on a standard Type layer. To place a different image inside each letter, we first need to split the word into individual letters. To do that, we need to convert the text into a shape. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/layers-panel-type-layer.png\" alt=\"Photoshop's Layers panel showing the type layer above the Background layer.\" width=\"294\" height=\"233\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The type layer above the Background layer.<\/div>\n<p>With the Type layer selected, go to <strong>Type<\/strong> in the Menu Bar. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/type-menu.png\" alt=\"Opening the Type menu in Photoshop's Menu Bar.\" width=\"330\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Opening the Type menu.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Convert to Shape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/convert-to-shape.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Convert to Shape command in Photoshop\" width=\"177\" height=\"94\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Convert to Shape command.<\/div>\n<p>You'll know the letters are now shapes by the <strong>path outlines<\/strong> surrounding them. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/shape-path-outlines.png\" alt=\"A path outline appears around each letter after converting the type to a shape.\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">A path outline appears around each letter.<\/div>\n<p>In the Layers panel, the thumbnail icon confirms the layer is now a <a href=\"\/basics\/drawing-custom-shapes-with-the-shapes-panel-in-photoshop-cc-2020\/\" title=\"Learn more\">shape layer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/shape-icon.png\" alt=\"Shape layers have their own icons in the previous thumbnail.\" width=\"294\" height=\"170\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Shape layers have their own icons in the preview thumbnail.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 6: Make a copy of the shape layer for each letter<\/h3>\n<p>We need to place each letter on its own separate layer. To do this, duplicate the shape layer so you have one layer for every letter in your word. Since <q>FUN<\/q> has three letters, we need three shape layers in total.<\/p>\n<p>Click and drag the shape layer down onto the <strong>Add New Layer<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-layer-icon.png\" alt=\"Making a copy of the shape layer.\" width=\"295\" height=\"222\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Making a copy of the shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Release your mouse button, and the first copy appears above the original.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/first-shape-layer-copy.png\" alt=\"The first copy of the shape layer.\" width=\"294\" height=\"173\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The first copy of the shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Click and drag this new copy down onto the <strong>Add New Layer<\/strong> icon. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-layer-icon-2.png\" alt=\"Making a second copy of the shape layer.\" width=\"295\" height=\"264\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Making a copy of the copy.<\/div>\n<p>You now have three shape layers, one for each letter. (If your word has more letters, continue duplicating until you have enough layers). <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/second-shape-layer-copy.png\" alt=\"The second copy of the shape layer.\" width=\"294\" height=\"217\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The second copy of the shape layer.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 7: Delete the unwanted letters on each shape layer<\/h3>\n<p>Next, we'll isolate one letter per layer by deleting the extras.<\/p>\n<p>Let's start with the original shape layer at the bottom. <\/p>\n<h4>Isolating the first letter:<\/h4>\n<p>First, hide the duplicate layers above it by clicking their <strong>visibility icons<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-shape-copy-layers-off.png\" alt=\"Turning off the shape layers above the original.\" width=\"315\" height=\"218\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the shape layers above the original.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the original shape layer to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-original-shape-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the original shape layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"294\" height=\"185\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the original shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Select the <strong>Path Selection Tool<\/strong> from the toolbar. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-path-selection-tool.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Path Selection Tool from Photoshop's toolbar\" width=\"70\" height=\"142\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Path Selection Tool.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the second letter to select it (a path outline will appear around it). <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-second-letter.png\" alt=\"Clicking on the second letter to select it.\" width=\"807\" height=\"457\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking on the second letter to select it.<\/div>\n<p>Press <strong>Backspace<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Delete<\/strong> (Mac) to remove it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/delete-second-letter.png\" alt=\"Deleting the second letter on the layer.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The second letter has been deleted.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the third letter to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-third-letter.png\" alt=\"Clicking on the third letter to select it.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking on the third letter to select it.<\/div>\n<p>Press <strong>Backspace<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Delete<\/strong> (Mac) to remove it. You now have only the first letter remaining on this layer. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/delete-third-letter.png\" alt=\"Deleting the third letter on the layer.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The third letter has been deleted.<\/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<h4>Isolating the second letter<\/h4>\n<p>Now, let's isolate the second letter on the second layer. Turn off the original shape layer's visibility. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-off-first-shape-layer.png\" alt=\"Turning off the original shape layer.\" width=\"309\" height=\"141\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the original shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Turn on the visibility for the second shape layer. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-on-second-shape-layer.png\" alt=\"Turning on the second shape layer.\" width=\"310\" height=\"186\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning on the second shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the second shape layer to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-second-shape-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the second shape layer.\" width=\"294\" height=\"186\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the second shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>On this second layer, we only need the second letter in the word. <\/p>\n<p>Click on the first letter to select it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-first-letter-second-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the first letter on the second shape layer.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the first letter.<\/div>\n<p>Press <strong>Backspace<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Delete<\/strong> (Mac) to remove it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/delete-first-letter-second-layer.png\" alt=\"Deleting the first letter.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The first letter has been deleted.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the third letter and press <strong>Backspace<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Delete<\/strong> (Mac). <\/p>\n<p>Only the second letter remains on this layer. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/delete-third-letter-second-layer.png\" alt=\"Deleting the third letter.\" width=\"807\" height=\"457\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The third letter has been deleted.<\/div>\n<h4>Isolating the third letter<\/h4>\n<p>Turn off the second shape layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-off-second-shape-layer.png\" alt=\"Turning off the second shape layer.\" width=\"310\" height=\"141\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the second shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Turn on the visibility for the third shape layer. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-on-third-shape-layer.png\" alt=\"Turning on the third shape layer.\" width=\"310\" height=\"171\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning on the third shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the third shape layer to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-third-shape-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the third shape layer.\" width=\"295\" height=\"173\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the third shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Since we only need the third letter, we can delete the first two quickly. <\/p>\n<p>Click and drag a selection box over a portion of the first two letters to select them both at once. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/drag-to-select-letters.png\" alt=\"Dragging over part of the first two letters to select them.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging over part of the first two letters to select them.<\/div>\n<p>Press <strong>Backspace<\/strong> (Win) \/ <strong>Delete<\/strong> (Mac). <\/p>\n<p>Now, only the third letter remains on the third shape layer. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/delete-first-two-letters.png\" alt=\"The first two letters in the word have been deleted from the third shape layer.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The first two letters have been deleted.<\/div>\n<p>If your word has more than three letters, repeat this process for the remaining layers. <\/p>\n<p>Turn all shape layers back on by clicking their visibility icons. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-all-three-shape-layers-on.png\" alt=\"Turning all three shape layers on in Photoshop's Layers panel.\" width=\"313\" height=\"214\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning all the shape layers back on.<\/div>\n<p>The entire word reappears on the canvas, but each letter is now safely isolated on its own layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/all-letters-visible.png\" alt=\"All three letters in the word are again visible.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">All three letters are again visible.<\/div>\n<p class=\"members-ad-top\"><a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\">Download all of our Photoshop tutorials as PDFs!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step 8: Place the first image into the document<\/h3>\n<p>We're ready to add our images! <\/p>\n<p>To place an image inside the first letter, select the <strong>first shape layer<\/strong> in the Layers panel. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/reselect-first-letter.png\" alt=\"Reselecting the first shape layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"296\" height=\"185\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Reselecting the first shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Turn off the visibility for the other letters so we can focus on just this first one. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-off-other-letters.png\" alt=\"Turning off the shape layers above the original.\" width=\"310\" height=\"217\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the shape layers above it.<\/div>\n<p>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Place Embedded<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/choose-place-embedded.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Place Embedded command in Photoshop.\" width=\"254\" height=\"90\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Place Embedded command.<\/div>\n<p>Navigate to your image folder, select your first photo, and click Navigate to your image folder, select your first photo, and click <strong>Place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-first-image.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting the image to place into the first letter.\" width=\"800\" height=\"389\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the image to place into the first letter.<\/div>\n<p>The image opens in the document and is automatically resized to fit. (<a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fstock.adobe.com%2Fca%2Fimages%2Fhappy-woman-relaxing-in-the-tulip-fields-womens-day-8-march-field-of-colorful-bright-red-tulips%2F316637671\" title=\"View image on Adobe Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woman with tulips<\/a> from Adobe Stock). <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/first-image-opens.jpg\" alt=\"The first image opens in the Photoshop document.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The first image opens.<\/div>\n<p>Photoshop leaves the Free Transform box active, but we need to clip the image to the letter before adjusting it. <\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> in the Options Bar to accept the placement for now. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/close-free-transform.png\" alt=\"Clicking the check mark to close Free Transform.\" width=\"219\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the checkmark to close Free Transform.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 9: Create a clipping mask<\/h3>\n<p>In the Layers panel, the image is now on its own layer directly above the first letter.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/image-1-layer.png\" alt=\"The image was added above the first letter.\" width=\"295\" height=\"184\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The image was added above the first letter.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/basics\/open-multiple-images-as-layers-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Learn how to open multiple images as layers into Photoshop!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To place the image inside the letter, click the Layers panel <strong>menu icon<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/layers-panel-menu-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.\" width=\"303\" height=\"145\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Create Clipping Mask<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/create-clipping-mask.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Create Clipping Mask command.\" width=\"225\" height=\"118\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Create Clipping Mask command.<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/basics\/clipping-masks-essentials\/\" title=\"Learn more\">clipping mask<\/a> hides any part of the image that sits outside the letter, creating the illusion that it's inside.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/image-1-clipping-mask.jpg\" alt=\"The image appears inside the letter after creating the clipping mask.\" width=\"803\" height=\"457\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The image appears inside the letter after creating the clipping mask.<\/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 10: Resize and move the image inside the first letter<\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Free Transform<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Free Transform command from the Edit menu\" width=\"256\" height=\"104\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to Edit &gt; Free Transform.<\/div>\n<p>Drag the subject into position inside the letter.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/move-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the image into position within the letter.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Moving the image into position.<\/div>\n<p>Drag the handles to resize the image. Adjust the size and placement until you're happy with the composition. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/resize-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Resizing the image within the letter.\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Resizing the image.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> in the Options Bar to close Free Transform.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/close-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Clicking the check mark to close Free Transform.\" width=\"237\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the checkmark.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 11: Place the second image into the document<\/h3>\n<p>Repeat the process for the second letter. Turn on the visibility for the second shape layer in the Layers panel.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-on-fun-copy-layer.png\" alt=\"Turning on the second shape layer.\" width=\"310\" height=\"185\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning on the second shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the second shape layer to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-fun-copy-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the second shape layer.\" width=\"294\" height=\"183\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the second shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Place Embedded<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/choose-place-embedded.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Place Embedded command in Photoshop.\" width=\"254\" height=\"90\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Place Embedded command.<\/div>\n<p>Select your next image and click <strong>Place<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting the image to place into the second letter.\" width=\"800\" height=\"386\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the image to place into the second letter.<\/div>\n<p>The image opens with Free Transform active. (<a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fstock.adobe.com%2Fimages%2Fblossom-beard-funny-head-portrait-of-a-bearded-man-looking-at-the-camera-over-spring-blossom-background%2F329934184\" title=\"View image on Adobe Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bearded man<\/a> from Adobe Stock).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/image-2-opens.jpg\" alt=\"The second image opens in the document.\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The second image opens, and so does Free Transform.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> in the Options Bar to accept it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/close-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Clicking the check mark to close Free Transform.\" width=\"237\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the check mark.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 12: Create a clipping mask<\/h3>\n<p>The new image is placed directly above the second letter.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/second-image-layer.png\" alt=\"The image was added above the second letter in Photoshop's Layers panel.\" width=\"294\" height=\"226\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The image was added above the second letter.<\/div>\n<p>Click the Layers panel <strong>menu icon<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/layers-panel-menu-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.\" width=\"303\" height=\"145\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Create Clipping Mask<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/create-clipping-mask.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Create Clipping Mask command.\" width=\"225\" height=\"118\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Create Clipping Mask command.<\/div>\n<p>The image is now clipped inside the second letter.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/image-2-clipping-mask.jpg\" alt=\"The second image appears inside the letter after creating the clipping mask.\" width=\"803\" height=\"457\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The second image is now inside the second letter.<\/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 13: Resize and move the image inside the second letter<\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Free Transform<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Free Transform command from the Edit menu\" width=\"256\" height=\"104\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to Edit &gt; Free Transform.<\/div>\n<p>Drag your subject into view.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/move-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the second image into position within the letter.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Moving the second image into position.<\/div>\n<p>Drag the handles to resize the image as needed.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/resize-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Resizing the second image within the letter.\" width=\"803\" height=\"457\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Resizing the second image.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> in the Options Bar.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/close-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Clicking the check mark to close Free Transform.\" width=\"237\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the check mark.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 14: Place the third image into the document<\/h3>\n<p>Turn on the visibility for the third shape layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-on-third-letter.png\" alt=\"Turning on the third shape layer.\" width=\"310\" height=\"173\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning on the third shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Click on the third shape layer to select it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-fun-copy-2.png\" alt=\"Selecting the third shape layer.\" width=\"294\" height=\"171\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the third shape layer.<\/div>\n<p>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Place Embedded<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/choose-place-embedded.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Place Embedded command in Photoshop.\" width=\"254\" height=\"90\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Place Embedded command.<\/div>\n<p>Select your third image and click <strong>Place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting the image to place into the third letter.\" width=\"802\" height=\"393\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the image to place into the third letter.<\/div>\n<p>The image opens in the document. (<a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/mejxBV1\" title=\"View image on Adobe Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smiling woman<\/a> from Adobe Stock):<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/image-3-opens.jpg\" alt=\"The third image opens in the document.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The third image opens in the document.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> in the Options Bar. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/close-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Clicking the check mark to close Free Transform.\" width=\"237\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the checkmark.<\/div>\n<p>Ensure the image is directly above the third letter in the Layers panel.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/image-3-layer.png\" alt=\"The image was added above the third letter in Photoshop's Layers panel.\" width=\"294\" height=\"215\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The image was added above the third letter.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 15: Create a clipping mask<\/h3>\n<p>Click the Layers panel <strong>menu icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/layers-panel-menu-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.\" width=\"303\" height=\"145\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Create Clipping Mask<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/create-clipping-mask.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Create Clipping Mask command.\" width=\"225\" height=\"118\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Create Clipping Mask command.<\/div>\n<p>The image is now inside the third letter.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/image-3-clipping-mask.jpg\" alt=\"The third image appears inside the letter after creating the clipping mask.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The third image is now inside the third letter.<\/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 16: Resize and move the image inside the third letter<\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Free Transform<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Free Transform command from the Edit menu\" width=\"256\" height=\"104\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to Edit &gt; Free Transform.<\/div>\n<p>Drag your subject into view.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/move-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Dragging the third image into position within the letter.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Moving the third image into position.<\/div>\n<p>Drag the handles to resize the image.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/resize-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Resizing the third image within the letter.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Resizing the third image.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>checkmark<\/strong> to accept it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/close-free-transform-2.png\" alt=\"Clicking the check mark to close Free Transform.\" width=\"237\" height=\"103\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the check mark.<\/div>\n<p>Every letter in the word now has a unique image placed inside it!<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/images-in-text-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"All three images have been placed into the text in Photoshop\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">All three images have been placed into the text.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">Placing the letters and images into a group<\/h2>\n<p>The main effect is complete! Now let's look at how to enhance it. <\/p>\n<p>To easily add layer effects (like a stroke or drop shadow) to the entire word at once, we first need to group all of our image and shape layers together.<\/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: Select all shape and image layers<\/h3>\n<p>In the Layers panel, click the <strong>top image layer<\/strong> to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-top-image-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the top image layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"294\" height=\"170\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the top image layer.<\/div>\n<p>Hold the <strong>Shift<\/strong> key and click the <strong>original shape layer<\/strong> at the bottom (the first letter). <\/p>\n<p>This selects both layers and everything in between. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-all-image-and-shape-layers.png\" alt=\"Selecting all shape and image layers in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"294\" height=\"316\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Shift-clicking on the original shape layer.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Place the layers into a group<q><\/q><\/h3>\n<p>Click the Layers panel <strong>menu icon<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/layers-panel-menu-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.\" width=\"303\" height=\"145\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the Layers panel menu icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>New Group from Layers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-group-from-layers.png\" alt=\"Choosing the New Group from Layers command in Photoshop's Layers panel menu\" width=\"226\" height=\"92\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the New Group from Layers command.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Name the new group<\/h3>\n<p>Name the group <strong>Text and images<\/strong> and click OK.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/name-layer-group.png\" alt=\"Naming the new layer group\" width=\"427\" height=\"139\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Naming the group.<\/div>\n<p>Your layers are now neatly organized inside the group. You can twirl the group open or closed using the <strong>arrow<\/strong> next to the folder icon. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-layer-group.png\" alt=\"All of the shape and image layers are now in a group\" width=\"295\" height=\"140\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The new layer group.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">How to remove the background behind the letters<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to save your design with a transparent background, simply turn off the Background layer by clicking its <strong>visibility icon<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-off-background-layer.png\" alt=\"Turning off the Background layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"310\" height=\"142\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning off the background.<\/div>\n<p>The background becomes a <strong>checkerboard pattern<\/strong>, representing transparency. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/letters-transparent-background.jpg\" alt=\"The background behind the images and text is now transparent.\" width=\"704\" height=\"427\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The background behind the letters is now transparent.<\/div>\n<p>If removing the background was not what you wanted to do, turn the Background layer back on to continue with the next steps.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/turn-off-background-layer.png\" alt=\"Turning on the Background layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"310\" height=\"142\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Turning the Background layer on.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">How to change the background color<\/h2>\n<p>To change the background color, select the <strong>Background layer<\/strong> in the Layers panel. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-background-layer.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Background layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"295\" height=\"134\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Background layer.<\/div>\n<p>Click the <strong>New Fill or Adjustment Layer<\/strong> icon. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-fill-adjustment-layer-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"295\" height=\"190\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose a <strong>Solid Color<\/strong> fill layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/choose-solid-color.png\" alt=\"Adding a Solid Color fill layer.\" width=\"182\" height=\"106\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing Solid Color from the list.<\/div>\n<h3>Option 1: Choosing a color from the Color Picker<\/h3>\n<p>You can choose any custom color from the Color Picker. Black is the default and often looks great, but feel free to experiment. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/default-black-background.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing a new background color from Photoshop's Color Picker.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing a new background color from the Color Picker.<\/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>Option 2: Sampling a color from an image<\/h3>\n<p>While the Color Picker is open, hover your mouse over your images to switch to the <strong>Eyedropper tool<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Click to sample a color directly from your photos (like the yellow from the woman's dress). <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/sample-color-from-image.jpg\" alt=\"Sampling a new background color from one of the images in the letters.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Sampling a new background color from one of the images.<\/div>\n<p>For a subtle look that won't distract from the photos, try a light gray. <\/p>\n<p>Set the <strong>Saturation<\/strong> (S) to <strong>0&#37;<\/strong> and the <strong>Brightness<\/strong> (B) to <strong>90&#37;<\/strong>. Click OK to close the Color Picker. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/color-picker-light-grey.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing a light gray from Photoshop's Color Picker.\" width=\"544\" height=\"410\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing a light gray.<\/div>\n<p>The new background color is applied.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-light-grey-background.jpg\" alt=\"The new background color behind the images and text.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The new background color.<\/div>\n<p>In the Layers panel, notice the new Solid Color fill layer above your Background layer. You can toggle it on or off at any time. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/new-solid-color-fill-layer.png\" alt=\"The Solid Color fill layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"295\" height=\"171\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Solid Color fill layer.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">Adding a stroke around the letters<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s finish the effect by adding a stroke and a drop shadow. Because we grouped our layers, we can apply these effects to the entire word at once.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Select the layer group<\/h3>\n<p>Click the <strong>layer group<\/strong> in the Layers panel to select it. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-group.png\" alt=\"Sekecting the layer group.\" width=\"295\" height=\"154\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the layer group.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Add a stroke<\/h3>\n<p>Click the <strong>fx icon<\/strong> at the bottom of the Layers panel. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/click-fx-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the layer effects icon in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"294\" height=\"243\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the layer effects icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Stroke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-stroke-layer-effect.png\" alt=\"Choosing Stroke from the list of layer effects.\" width=\"168\" height=\"124\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a Stroke effect.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Choose the stroke color<\/h3>\n<p>In the Layer Style dialog box, click the <strong>color swatch<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/stroke-color-swatch.png\" alt=\"Clicking the color swatch to choose a stroke color.\" width=\"355\" height=\"294\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the stroke's color swatch.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>white<\/strong> from the Color Picker by setting the <strong>R<\/strong>, <strong>G<\/strong>, and <strong>B<\/strong> values to <strong>255<\/strong>. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/color-picker-stroke-color.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing white for the stroke color from Photoshop's Color Picker\" width=\"544\" height=\"410\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing white from the Color Picker.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 4: Change the position to Outside<\/h3>\n<p>Set the <strong>Position<\/strong> to <strong>Outside<\/strong> so the stroke appears on the outer edge of the letters. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/stroke-position-outside.png\" alt=\"Setting the position of the stroke to Outside.\" width=\"355\" height=\"229\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the Position to Outside.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 5: Adjust the stroke size<\/h3>\n<p>Drag the <strong>Size<\/strong> slider to set the stroke width. Here, a size of <strong>16 pixels<\/strong> works well. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/stroke-size.png\" alt=\"Dragging the Size slider for the stroke.\" width=\"355\" height=\"131\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adjusting the stroke size with the slider.<\/div>\n<p>The stroke is instantly applied to every letter in the group.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/stroke-around-letters.jpg\" alt=\"The Solid Color fill layer in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The white stroke appears around the letters.<\/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<h2 class=\"sub\">Adding a drop shadow behind the letters<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, let\u2019s add a drop shadow to lift the text off the background. <\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Select <q>Drop Shadow<\/q> from the Layer Style dialog box<\/h3>\n<p>With the Layer Style dialog box still open, click the words <strong>Drop Shadow<\/strong> on the left. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/select-drop-shadow.png\" alt=\"Selecting Drop Shadow from the left column of Photoshop's Layer Style dialog box\" width=\"266\" height=\"146\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a drop shadow.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Adjust the shadow's angle, distance and size<\/h3>\n<p>You can adjust the shadow's angle and distance by clicking and dragging directly inside the document. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/drag-drop-shadow.jpg\" alt=\"Click and drag in the document to set the angle and distance of the drop shadow\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Click and drag in the document to adjust the shadow's angle and distance.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/photoshop-text\/create-a-long-shadow-text-effect-with-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Related: Add a long shadow effect to your text!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, use the sliders in the dialog box. Set the <strong>Angle<\/strong> to <strong>120 degrees<\/strong> and the <strong>Distance<\/strong> to <strong>50 pixels<\/strong>. To soften the edges, increase the <strong>Size<\/strong> to <strong>25 pixels<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/drop-shadow-angle-distance-size.png\" alt=\"Setting the angle, distance and size of the drop shadow.\" width=\"354\" height=\"261\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Setting the Angle, Distance and Size of the drop shadow.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Close the Layer Style dialog box<\/h3>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to apply the effects and close the dialog box. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/close-layer-style-dialog.png\" alt=\"Clicking OK to close Photoshop's Layer Style dialog box\" width=\"165\" height=\"121\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking OK to close the dialog box.<\/div>\n<p>The drop shadow and stroke are now applied to the entire word.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/text-images-layer-effects-added.jpg\" alt=\"The images in text effect in Photoshop after adding the layer effects.\" width=\"803\" height=\"455\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The result after adding the layer effects.<\/div>\n<p>In the Layers panel, your active effects are listed directly below the group. <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/type\/effects\/2021\/images-in-text\/layers-panel-effects-list.png\" alt=\"The layer effects are listed below the group in Photoshop's Layers panel\" width=\"295\" height=\"165\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The layer effects are listed below the group.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\">Tip! 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