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TEXT TOOL
Text tool is used to type text on the image or blank workspace. To use the Text Tool, follow the
given steps:
Step 1 Click on the Text Tool icon in the Toolbox or press T.
Step 2 Select the Font, Size and Color and choose desired font face, size and colour.
Step 3 Then, drag on the workspace and type the desired text in the text box.
Adding text to your designs using The Text Tool
GRADIENT TOOL
Gradient tool is used to show a blending effect between two or more colours in the
workspace.
Linear: It is used when straight lines are to be shown in gradient effect.
Radial: It is used when circles are to be shown in gradient effect.
Spiral: It is used when spiral shapes are to be shown in gradient effect.
Conical: It is used to give the effect of looking down at the tip of a cone.
To use the Gradient Tool, follow the given steps:
Step 1 Click on the Gradient Tool icon in the Toolbox or press G.
Step 2 Choose the foreground and background colors that you want the gradient to be based
upon.
Step 3 Choose a gradient pattern from the Gradient drop-down list.
Step 4 Choose a gradient shape.
Step 5 Change the opacity according to your choice.
Step 6 Click on the spot and move in the direction that you want your gradient to be in. Release
the mouse button.
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