Adding Type Over an Image

The use of type is just as important as all other design principles. For the purpose of this tutorial, we will be placing type over the image to reinforce what is occurring visually within the image.

How to Add Type

Step 1: Select the type tool on the tool bar.
Step 2: Click anywhere on the image and type “Rain, rain go away.”
Step 3: Click and drag over the entire text.
Step 4: On the top menu bar, you will see 3 boxes related to type. The first is for the font, the second is for the style, and the third is for size.

Step 5: In the type box, select the pull-down menu and select Rosewood.
Step 6: Set the style, using the pull-down menu, to regular.
Step 7: Set the font size to 48.
Step 8: To move the type, select the move tool on the tool bar (it is the black arrow in the upper right corner). Click and drag the type so it is top center.
Step 9: Save your changes.