Applying layer styles

Once you have the text arranged on the image, you can add layer styles to enhance the look of the type. Layer styles are automated special effects that you can apply to a layer. For more information on layer styles, see Lesson 5, “Layer Basics.”

Now you’ll add two different layer styles to the Diesel type layer.

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With the Diesel layer selected in the Layers palette, click the Layer Styles icon () at the bottom of the palette and select Drop Shadow from the pop-up menu.
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In the Layer Style dialog box, select the Preview check box on the right side of the dialog box so you’ll be able to see the changes as you work.
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