How Do I Add a New Text Layer in Photoshop?

You can add a new text layer in Photoshop by using the Type Tool. Here's a breakdown of the steps:

Steps to Create a Text Layer

1. Select the Type Tool: In the Photoshop toolbar, locate and select the Type Tool (it looks like a "T").
2. Configure Text Settings:
   • Font and Size: Look at the Control panel near the top of the screen. You will be able to select your desired font and text size.
   • Text Color: Click on the Text Color picker (often a colored square). Choose your preferred color from the dialog box that appears.
3. Create a Text Box: Click and drag anywhere in your document window. This action will create a new text box where you will enter text. A new text layer will automatically be created in your layers panel.
4. Type Your Text: Begin typing your desired text within the text box.
5. Adjust as needed: Once you've entered your text, you can adjust the text box, modify the font, size, or color of the text, and also use other features provided by the Type tool options in the Control panel.

Here is a table summarizing the steps:

Step	Action
1. Select Type Tool	Choose the "T" icon in the Photoshop toolbar.
2. Configure Text	In the Control panel, adjust font, size, and color.
3. Create Text Box	Click and drag on the document to draw a text box.
4. Enter Text	Start typing your desired text.
5. Make Adjustments	Edit your text layer using the various options available in the toolbar (e.g., font style, text size, color) and layer manipulation features.

Using the Type Tool is the standard way to add editable text in Photoshop, and each text box created will generate its own layer in the Layers Panel, allowing for independent manipulation of each text element in your project.