How to Add Text on Adobe Fresco

Adding text to your artwork can enhance its impact and provide additional context or information. Adobe Fresco offers a variety of features for adding text, including a Text tool, text layers, and text styles.

Using the Text Tool

The Text tool is the most straightforward way to add text to your artwork. To use the Text tool:

1. Open Adobe Fresco and create a new artwork or open an existing one.
2. Select the Text tool from the Tools panel. It is represented by a T icon.
3. Click on your canvas where you want to start writing.
4. Type your text. You can use your keyboard or the on-screen keyboard.
5. As you type, the text will appear on your canvas.
6. You can adjust the text size, font, and color using the options in the toolbar or by tapping on the text layer in the Layers panel.

Using Text Layers

Text layers are a more versatile way to add text to your artwork. They allow you to create multiple text boxes, adjust the text formatting individually, and control the stacking order of your text elements. To add text to a text layer:

1. Click on the “+” button in the Layers panel.
2. Select “Text” from the list of options.
3. A text box will appear on your canvas.
4. Type your text into the text box.
5. You can adjust the text size, font, and color using the options in the toolbar or by double-clicking on the text layer in the Layers panel.

Using Text Styles

Text styles allow you to save sets of text formatting as presets. This can be useful for applying consistent formatting to multiple text elements in your artwork. To create a text style:

1. Select the text you want to style.
2. Open the “Styles” panel. It is represented by a paintbrush icon.
3. Tap on the “+” button in the Styles panel.
4. Name your text style and tap on “Create.”
5. Your text style will be saved and can be applied to other text elements by tapping on the text style in the Styles panel.

Additional Tips for Adding Text

• Use Live Brushes to create textured and expressive text.
• Use the Smudge tool to blend text with your artwork.
• Use the Color Dodge and Color Burn tools to add highlights and shadows to text.
• Use the Eraser tool to remove unwanted text strokes.
• Use the Type tool to add custom fonts to your artwork.

By following these steps and tips, you can easily add text to your Adobe Fresco artworks and enhance their visual appeal and communication effectiveness.