Soft Bevel Text Effect



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Creating bevel effects A bevel effect adds 3D depth to a graphic or text object by making its edges appear sloped (cut at an angle). Bevel effects can contain both spot and process (CMYK) colors, so they are ideal for printing. You can remove a bevel effect at any time. Bevel effects can be applied only to vector objects and text, not to bitmaps. Insert a WordArt text box as follows: a. Use the Fill – Green, Accent 4, Soft Bevel style. Type By the Numbers in the WordArt text box. Apply the Wave 1 Transform text effect from the Warp section. Use Smart Guides to position the WordArt at the top of the slide as shown in Figure 1 on the next page.

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Creating bevel effects

A bevel effect adds 3D depth to a graphic or text object by making its edges appear sloped (cut at an angle). Bevel effects can contain both spot and process (CMYK) colors, so they are ideal for printing.

You can remove a bevel effect at any time.

Bevel effects can be applied only to vector objects and text, not to bitmaps.

Bevel styles

You can choose from the following bevel styles:

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Soft edge — creates beveled surfaces that appear shaded in some areas

Left to right: Object without a bevel effect, with a Soft Edge bevel effect, and with an Emboss bevel effect

Beveled surfaces

You can control the intensity of the bevel effect by specifying the width of the beveled surface.

Light and color

An object with a bevel effect appears lit by white ambient (surrounding) light and a spotlight. The ambient light is of low intensity and cannot be changed. The spotlight is also white by default, but you can change its color, intensity, and location. Changing the spotlight color affects the color of the beveled surfaces. Changing the spotlight’s intensity lightens or darkens the beveled surfaces. Changing the location of the spotlight determines which beveled surfaces appear lit.

You can change the location of the spotlight by specifying its direction and altitude. Direction determines where the light source is located in the plane of the object (for example, to the left or right of an object). Altitude determines how high the spotlight is located in relation to the object’s plane. For example, you can place the spotlight flush with the horizon (altitude of 0°) or directly above the object (altitude of 90°).

In addition, you can change the color of the beveled surfaces that are in shadow by specifying a shadow color.

Select an object that is closed and has a fill applied to it.
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In the Bevel docker, choose Soft edge from the Style list box.
Enable one of the following Bevel offset options:
To center — lets you create beveled surfaces that meet in the middle of the object
Distance — lets you specify the width of the beveled surfaces. Type a value in the Distance box.
Choose a color from the Shadow color picker.
Beveled surfaces change to a shade of the specified shadow color.
Choose a color from the Light color picker.
Move the Intensity slider.
Move either of the following sliders:
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Altitude
Direction values range from 0° to 360°; altitude values range from 0° to 90°.
The lowest altitude value (0°) places the spotlight on the plane of the object; the highest altitude value (90°) places the spotlight directly above the object.
Using a given altitude value, you can change the spotlight’s location by changing the direction value. For example, at an altitude of 45°, the following direction values change the spotlight location as noted:
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135° places the spotlight on the upper left.
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315° places the spotlight on the lower right.
The effect of the shadow color is most apparent when the spotlight is located close to the object’s plane (low altitude value).
Select an object that is closed and has a fill applied to it.

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In the Bevel docker, choose Emboss from the Style list box.
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To change the intensity of the spotlight, move the Intensity slider.
To specify the direction of the spotlight, move the Direction slider.
If you want to create a more pronounced bevel effect, type a higher value in the Distance box, and reapply the effect.
Choose a color from the Shadow color picker.
Choose a color from the Light color picker.
The Emboss bevel effect is achieved by creating two duplicates of the object. The duplicates are offset in opposite directions: one toward the light source and the other away from the light source. The color of the duplicate placed toward the spotlight is a blend of the spotlight and object colors and depends on the light intensity. The color of the duplicate placed away from the spotlight is a 50 percent blend of the shadow and object colors.
The Altitude slider is disabled for the Emboss bevel style.
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Lesson 21: Text Boxes and WordArt

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Introduction

Text boxes can be useful for drawing attention to specific text. They can also be helpful when you need to move text around in your document. Word allows you to format text boxes and the text within them as WordArt.


Optional: Download our practice document.

To insert a text box:

  1. Select the Insert tab, then click the Text Box command in the Text group.


  2. A drop-down menu will appear. Select Draw Text Box.


    Clicking Draw Text Box
  3. Click, hold, and drag to create the text box.


  4. The insertion point will appear inside the text box. You can now type to create text inside the text box.


    Creating text
  5. If you want, you can select the text and then change the font, color, and size by using the commands on the Home tab.


  6. Click anywhere outside of the text box to return to your document.

You can also select one of the built-in text boxes that have predefined colors, fonts, positions, and sizes. If you choose this option, the text box will appear automatically, so you will not need to draw it.

A built-in text box

To move a text box:

  1. Click the text box you want to move.
  2. Hover the mouse over one of the edges of the text box. The mouse will change into a cross with arrows .
  3. Click, hold, and drag the text box to the desired location.


To resize a text box:

  1. Click the text box you want to resize.
  2. Click, hold, and drag any of the sizing handles on the corners or sides of the text box until it is the desired size.
    Resizing a text box
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Modifying text boxes

Word offers many options for changing the way text boxes appear in your document. You can change the shape, style, and color of text boxes. Additionally, when you want to add a little more dimension you can add a shadow effect.

To change the text box shape:

Changing the shape of a text box can be a useful option for creating an interesting look in your document.

  1. Select the text box you want to change. The Format tab will appear.
  2. From the Format tab, click the Edit Shape command.


  3. Hover the mouse over Change Shape, then select the desired shape from the menu that appears.


    Selecting a shape
  4. The text box will appear formatted as the shape.


To change the fill color:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Fill drop-down arrow. The Shape Fill menu will appear.
  3. Select the color you want to use. To view more color options, select More Fill Colors.


    Changing the shape fill color
  4. The text box will appear in the selected fill color.

If you want to use a different type of fill, select Gradient or Texture from the drop-down menu. You can also select No Fill to make it transparent.

To change the shape outline:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Outline drop-down arrow. The Shape Outline menu appears.
  3. Select the color you want to use. If you want to make the outline transparent, select No Outline.


  4. The text box will appear in the selected outline color.

From the drop-down menu, you can change the outline color, weight (thickness), and whether or not it is a dashed line.

To change the shape style:

Choosing a shape style allows you to apply preset colors and effects to quickly change the appearance of your text box.

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the More drop-down arrow in the Shape Styles group.


    Clicking the More drop-down arrow
  3. A drop-down menu of styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.


  4. The text box will appear in the selected style.


    The new style

To change shadow effects:

Adding a shadow to a shape can make it appear as though it is floating above the page, and it can help to add contrast between the shape and the background.

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, select the shadow you want to use.


  3. The shape will appear with the selected shadow.


    The text box with a shadow

To adjust the shadow color, size, distance, and more, select Shadow Options from the drop-down menu. The Format Shape pane will appear.

3D effects

There are two kinds of effects you can apply to text boxes to give them a 3D appearance: 3-D Rotation and Bevel. 3-D Rotation makes text boxes appear as if you are viewing the text box from a different angle. Bevel adds thickness and a rounded edge to text boxes.

To use 3-D Rotation:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, select the desired 3-D Rotation effect.


    Choosing a 3-D effect
  3. The text box will appear in the selected 3-D Rotation effect.

If you want, you can customize the 3-D Rotation. Select 3-D Rotation Options... from the drop-down menu and the Format Shape pane will appear. From here, you can adjust the rotation values.

To use Bevel:

  1. Select the text box you want to change.
  2. On the Format tab, click the Shape Effects drop-down arrow. In the menu that appears, select the desired bevel preset.


    Choosing a bevel preset
  3. The text box will appear in the selected bevel effect.


If you've changed the shape of your text box, it's important to note bevel doesn't work with every type of shape.

If you want, you can customize the bevel effect. Select 3-D Options... from the drop-down menu. The Format Shape pane will appear. From here, you can modify the width, height, and depth of a bevel.

Customizing the bevel

Creating WordArt

In addition to adding effects to a text box, you can add effects to the text inside the text box, which is known as WordArt. For the most part, the types of effects you can add are the same as the ones you can add to shapes or text boxes (shadow, bevel, etc.). However, you can also Transform the text to give it a wavy, slanted, or inflated look.

Generally, you shouldn't use WordArt in more formal documents like resumes and cover letters because it may appear too casual.

To apply a quick style to text:

A quick style will automatically apply several effects to your text at once. You can then refine the look of your text by adding or modifying text effects.

  1. Select the text box, or select some text inside of the text box.


  2. On the Format tab, click the Quick Styles command in the WordArt Styles group. A drop-down menu of text styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.


    Selecting a Quick Style
  3. The text will appear in the selected style. If you want, you can change the font or font color from the Home tab.

To convert regular text into WordArt:

For text to be formatted as WordArt, it must be inside a text box. However, there is a shortcut that allows you to convert text into WordArt even if it's not in a text box.

  1. Select the text you want to convert, then click the Insert tab.


  2. Click the WordArt drop-down arrow in the Text group. A drop-down menu of WordArt styles will appear. Select the style you want to use.


    Changing the text to WordArt
  3. Word will automatically create a text box for the text, and the text will appear in the selected style. If you want, you can change the font or font color from the Home tab.

Some effects, such as shadows, can be added from the Text Effects menu in the Home tab. When you add effects in this way, it will not place the text in a text box.

Additional text effects

To transform text:

  1. Select the text box, or select some text inside of the text box.


  2. On the Format tab, click the Text Effects drop-down arrow in the WordArt Styles group.


    Clicking the Text Effects command
  3. A drop-down menu of effects will appear. Hover the mouse over Transform and select a transform effect from the menu that appears.


  4. The text will transform into the selected style.


    The transformed text

If desired, you can add additional effects such as shadow, bevel, and more to the transformed text.

Challenge!

  1. Create a new Word 2013 document. If you want, you can use our practice document.
  2. Insert a text box.
  3. Enter some text into the text box. If you're using the example, enter the text Every Friday from 7-9 pm.
  4. Move the text box to a new location.
  5. Try changing the shape of the text box.
  6. Change the fill color of the text box.
  7. Change the outline of the text box to No Outline.
  8. Try applying some effects to the text box.
  9. Add some WordArt effects to the text.

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Here is a list of some of my favorite text effect tutorials in Photoshop. I am sure you will learn a lot of new things by reading and using these tutorials. These beautiful texts are made by using simple techniques like beveled, embossed, textured and many other features. I am sure you will like them all. Lets start :

Soft Bevel Text Effect Word 2016

1. Translucent Text Effect with Sky and Cloud

Shining and refreshing transparent text effect with sky and cloud textures

2. Create soft glowing moon light effect

This Text Effect Quickie will show you how to easily create a soft glowing moon-like text.

3. Create a Copper Photoshop Text Effect

This is a strong and eye-catching text effect that uses bevel and emboss styles, pattern overlays, and combining different techniques to mock-up the text into a related background

4. Stunning Smoke Effect In Photoshop

Soft Bevel Text Effect

A simple tutorial to create a smoke typography effect playing with some brushes and adjustment layers

5. Destructive Black and White Lettering with a Dramatic Splash Effect

Beauty of black and white design with stunning, destructive illustration, and unique look.

6. Chilling and Icy Text Effect

Design a Chilling and Icy Text Effect in Photoshop

7. Milk Typography Effect in Photoshop

Cool milk typography effect created in Photoshop.

8. Grunge-Style Abstract Typography with Rusted Metal Texture

Design a Grunge-Style Abstract Typography with Rusted Metal Texture in Photoshop

9. Golden Flame Text Effect with Soft Smoke

Really cool, golden flame text effect with soft smoke texture in Photoshop

10. Create shining 3D Metallic Effect With Photoshop
This tutorial will show you how to create the 3D text shape and give it a high quality metal look using pure Photoshop.

I hope you like them all, more Photoshop articles coming soon. Keep visiting.

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