Adding Color, Blend, and Texture to Headline Text

Using the set of controls in the Face pane in the Create a Headline dialog, you can apply different patterns to the face of the letters.

To add color, blend, or texture to headline text:

1.  In the Customize view of the Create a Headline dialog, click the Face tab.

2.  Click one of the headline Face buttons. This will apply a lighting effect to the text in your headline.

3.  You will see a preview of all the changes you make in the preview area.

4.  Click the Color button. The Color and Texture dialog appears.

5.  When you find the color you want to use, click the color in the Color and Texture dialog to select it.

6.  Click one of the Blend Style buttons to select a style of blending. Control the angle of the blend by dragging the Blend Angle rotate dial. Select the Blend Result which most suits your needs on the far right.

7.  To apply a texture to the letters of your headline, click the Texture tab in the Color and Texture dialog.

8.  Scroll through the textures gallery and select a texture.

9.  When you have found the color, blend, or texture you want to use, click the OK button to apply it to the headline, or click the Cancel button to leave the headline unchanged.

10.  Click the OK button to apply the changes you have made, click one of the other Create a Headline dialog tabs to continue making changes, or click Cancel to leave the headline unchanged.

Refer to one of the following topics for more information:

Headline Shape

Positioning Headline Letters

Outlining Headline Text

Adding Depth to Headline Text

Proportion of Headline Text