How do you create a new line in Photoshop?

To create a new line of text within a text box in Photoshop, simply press the Enter key while you are typing.

Here's a breakdown of the process and related options:

• Using the Type Tool:

  1. Select the "Type Tool" (Horizontal or Vertical) from the Tools panel.
  2. Click on your canvas to create a point text layer, or click and drag to create a text box.
  3. Begin typing your text.
  4. Press Enter (or Return) to start a new line within the same text layer.
  5. Continue typing on the new line.

• Point Text vs. Paragraph Text:

  • Point Text: Created by simply clicking with the Type Tool. The text expands as you type. Pressing Enter adds a new line, and the box automatically adjusts vertically.
  • Paragraph Text: Created by clicking and dragging to define a text box. The text wraps within the box. Pressing Enter adds a new line within the confines of the text box. If the box isn't tall enough, the new line won't be visible until you resize it or reduce the font size/leading.

• Controlling Line Spacing (Leading):

  • After creating a new line, you can adjust the vertical spacing between lines (known as "leading") in the Character panel (Window > Character). This allows you to fine-tune the appearance of your multi-line text.

• Creating Separate Text Layers:

  • If you want to create a completely separate line of text as its own layer, simply click elsewhere on the canvas (or in the Layers panel) after completing the first line of text and select the Type Tool again. This will create a new text layer for the second line.

In summary, using the Enter key while typing with the Type Tool is the standard way to create a new line within a single text layer in Photoshop. Remember to consider whether you're working with point text or paragraph text, as this affects how the new line is displayed.