This tip is suitable for [1] Paint Shop Pro and [2] Photoshop students.

If, after having applied text with [3] Paint Shop Pro or [4] Photoshop, you notice its edges are ragged and unsightly, you will find changing the Antialias setting produces smooth, sharp edges.

Resolution Tip
Remember to set a New Image Resolution that is suitable for your needs.  For example, you may find increasing the Image/Canvas Resolution to 200 Pixels per Inch, as illustrated below - produces smooth, sharp text.

Paint Shop Pro New Image Resolution

Photoshop New Image Resolution

Photoshop CS CS2 CS3 CS4 (Extended)
First apply your text: then experiment with the following Antialias settings to see how they improve its appearance.

(Turning the Antialias setting to None can produce unsightly, ragged text).

Paint Shop Pro 7
Prior to applying your text: (from the following Text Entry dialogue); ensure the Antialias tick box is marked, as illustrated below.

Paint Shop Pro 8 9 X XI X2 Photo (Ultimate)
Prior to applying your text: (from the following Text Entry Bar); experiment with the Smooth and Sharp Antialias settings. (Turning the Antialias setting Off can produce unsightly, ragged text).

Saving Your Work: Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop
If you are printing or redistributing your work, remember to save it as a Gif, and not a Jpeg: - [5] Optimise and Save Images Adobe Photoshop: [6] Optimise and Saves Paint Shop Pro.

[7] Wendi E M Scarth. (14th January 2010).

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