How Do I Add a Pattern to Text in Photoshop?

To add a pattern to text in Photoshop, you can use a fill layer with a clipping mask. Here's how:

1. Go to Layer > New Fill Layer > Pattern.
2. In the New Layer dialog, ensure "Use Previous Layer to Create Clipping Mask" is checked.
3. Click OK.
4. In the Pattern Fill dialog, select your desired pattern from the pattern selection menu.
5. Adjust the Scale and Angle of the pattern as needed.
6. Click OK. The pattern will now fill your text layer.

Explanation of the steps:

• New Fill Layer: This creates a new layer filled with a specific content type, in this case, a pattern.
• Clipping Mask: The clipping mask confines the pattern to the boundaries of the layer directly below it (the text layer). Without it, the pattern would fill the entire canvas.
• Pattern Selection: Photoshop comes with a variety of pre-installed patterns, and you can also load your own.
• Scale and Angle: These settings allow you to customize the size and orientation of the pattern within the text.