Smooth Text Basics

[tacoX]

This is a problem I have noticed many have. By smoothing out the text, and making it look cleaner, it can improve the overall quality of the image you create.

Normally, text is not anti-aliased. When your typing your text, you will notice (on the top, right below the menus) 'None' is selected (). Here is an example of text that is NOT anti-aliased:





To smooth this ugly text out, all you have to do is select smooth on the drop down menu (). Here are example of the same text smoothed out:






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[Kritacul]

man...the lil details..I love this..great job man..

[dolive]

smart thinkin nice tut

[hell_bound_soul]

The best thing you've ever shown me... thus far!

[SooP]

ive always hated crappy edges, thanks, lol, pet peeve=crappy edges, nice tut

[Twan]

That is awesome!

[NecroAngel]

Nice....i was starting to get angry with my text being all sharp on the edges

[jerner]

that I did NOT know for sure
it's great that you posted this!

[Ravon]

wow simple and yet effective!

[finaldesign]

I know this from way way back... but hey - many do not know...