Bob McDonald from Akatombo Media was kind enough to share this trick with Photoshop text layers.
If you have lots of text layers that you want to make the same change to (for example, change the font, color — anything in the options bar), you DO NOT have to go to every text layer and make changes. (Which would take a lot of time.)
Instead, link all the text layers you want to change, then select one of them and use the option bar to make the changes WHILE holding the Shift key.
Thanks, Bob!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Changing Multiple Text Layers in Photoshop
How can I change the color of multiple text layers at once in Photoshop?
To change the color of multiple text layers at once in Photoshop, first, select all the text layers you want to change. You can do this by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Once all the layers are selected, go to the top menu and select Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation. This will create a new adjustment layer above your selected text layers. Now, you can adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness sliders to change the color of your text layers. Remember to check the “Colorize” box if you want to apply a specific color to your text.
Can I change the font of multiple text layers simultaneously in Photoshop?
Yes, you can change the font of multiple text layers simultaneously in Photoshop. To do this, select all the text layers you want to change by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Then, go to the Character panel (Window > Character), and select the desired font from the drop-down menu. The new font will be applied to all your selected text layers.
How can I resize multiple text layers at once in Photoshop?
To resize multiple text layers at once in Photoshop, first, select all the text layers you want to resize. You can do this by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Once all the layers are selected, go to the top menu and select Edit > Free Transform. Now, you can resize your text layers by dragging the corner handles of the bounding box. Hold down the Shift key while dragging to maintain the aspect ratio of your text.
Is it possible to change the alignment of multiple text layers in Photoshop?
Yes, it is possible to change the alignment of multiple text layers in Photoshop. To do this, select all the text layers you want to align by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Then, go to the top menu and select Layer > Align Layers to Selection, and choose your desired alignment option.
How can I apply a text effect to multiple layers at once in Photoshop?
To apply a text effect to multiple layers at once in Photoshop, first, create the desired text effect on one of your text layers. Then, right-click on the layer with the effect in the Layers panel and select “Copy Layer Style”. Next, select all the text layers you want to apply the effect to by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer. Finally, right-click on one of the selected layers and choose “Paste Layer Style”. The text effect will be applied to all your selected layers.
Can I change the opacity of multiple text layers at once in Photoshop?
Yes, you can change the opacity of multiple text layers at once in Photoshop. To do this, select all the text layers you want to change by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Then, in the Layers panel, adjust the Opacity slider to your desired level. The new opacity level will be applied to all your selected text layers.
How can I move multiple text layers at once in Photoshop?
To move multiple text layers at once in Photoshop, first, select all the text layers you want to move. You can do this by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Once all the layers are selected, use the Move tool (V) to drag your text layers to the desired location.
Is it possible to rotate multiple text layers at once in Photoshop?
Yes, it is possible to rotate multiple text layers at once in Photoshop. To do this, select all the text layers you want to rotate by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Then, go to the top menu and select Edit > Free Transform. Now, you can rotate your text layers by moving the cursor outside the bounding box and dragging.
How can I change the blending mode of multiple text layers in Photoshop?
To change the blending mode of multiple text layers in Photoshop, first, select all the text layers you want to change. You can do this by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) and clicking on each layer in the Layers panel. Then, in the Layers panel, select the desired blending mode from the drop-down menu. The new blending mode will be applied to all your selected text layers.
Can I apply a gradient to multiple text layers at once in Photoshop?
Yes, you can apply a gradient to multiple text layers at once in Photoshop. To do this, first, create a gradient layer above your text layers (Layer > New Fill Layer > Gradient). Then, right-click on the gradient layer in the Layers panel and select “Create Clipping Mask”. This will apply the gradient to all the text layers below the gradient layer.
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