Mindy Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 What's the easiest way to type journalling on something that has lines, like a journalling tag with lines or notebook paper, etc. Seems like whatever size font that I pick, it never quite hits the line after typing a couple of lines of text. For instance, if I start out with the text a smidge above the line, by the next line, it's on the line and then by the third line, it's below the line. Clear as mud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickypow Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I usually end up doing a seperate layer for each line of text. I'm hoping someone has an easier way to do it and shares! Great question...can't wait to hear what other say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 Forgot to say - I use PSE3, if that makes much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sharebear57 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I wish I had a brilliant solution, too, but I just what Erin does: Put each line in a separate text box, line it up with the paper and then merge the layers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklz Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Another thing to try - after typing your text, use your move tool & grab the corner to manually make it larger/smaller. It's an easy way to make it the appropriate size without trying the font size at 16.2, 16.3, 16.4.... Something I've found with this = it's better to start with a smaller size font and type up your journaling with the spaces and returns that you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debzanne Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 You can also tilt your typing some after you officially make it a layer. Do if it's a smidge below the line at the end, use the move tool, pull the arrow out until it gets the rotate double arrow, and then move it a tad up or down. I'm going to guess with fine-detailed jobs like that that you're going to have more luck using the tilt angle box at the top rather than the mouse manually. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Lakey Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I know in CS2, when your text tool is selected, the last box on the right end of the toolbar can bring up text options. From there you can manually set the spacing between text lines so that you can match it up more exact. I like doing it this way because you don't have to rasterize the layer yet and you can still edit your text without having to reformat the whole thing. HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artsy22 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 You can adjust the leading. Leading is the space between lines (top to bottom.) *Side note - Kerning is the space between letters (left and right). Look for the leading icon in your toolbar. I've posted what that icon looks like. I'm on a Mac, but it should be the same. The smaller the number the closer your lines will be together. Play with it to get it to best fit your notepaper lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Yes, the icon for the leading is the same. I remember Cathy Zielske talking about leading quite a bit in various articles, but have never played with it. I'm off to try these great ideas! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sfcgijill Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I also do a separate layer for each line of text- Seems like there would have to be an easier way, as this can get out of hand quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needmath Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I adjust the leading as mentioned in prior replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meisie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Mandy, that sounds like an excellent solution! I'm going to try that! Meisie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest faerywings Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 [quote name='Artsy22' post='97564' date='Feb 9 2007, 07:40 PM']You can adjust the leading. Leading is the space between lines (top to bottom.) *Side note - Kerning is the space between letters (left and right). Look for the leading icon in your toolbar. I've posted what that icon looks like. I'm on a Mac, but it should be the same. The smaller the number the closer your lines will be together. Play with it to get it to best fit your notepaper lines.[/quote] I knew that there had to be an "official" term for it. I tend to use words like dohickey or thimgamabob with appropriate hand motions. But yes, this is what I do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnie2004 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I do what marnie does & I almost always use a smaller font & enlarge it as needed caren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DarleneH Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 For those using PSE 4 or 5... you can also create a "text box" by drawing an outline (similar to using the rectangular marquee tool) to confine your journaling to that space. Then, you can also adjust the leading and sizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I use PSE 4 and using the text box and leading works great. Aosl, if you have a scroll wheel on your mouse, you can highlight your text, then go up and highlight the text size at the top of the page, and then move your scroll wheel-its a really fast way to change text sizes without having to keep guessing exactly what size you need. It changes in small increments and you can play until it seems right. But, using the leading feature is the best way to fix the spacing. HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandwife Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 [quote name='anna' post='109626' date='Mar 7 2007, 09:08 AM']I use PSE 4 and using the text box and leading works great. Aosl, if you have a scroll wheel on your mouse, you can highlight your text, then go up and highlight the text size at the top of the page, and then move your scroll wheel-its a really fast way to change text sizes without having to keep guessing exactly what size you need. It changes in small increments and you can play until it seems right. But, using the leading feature is the best way to fix the spacing. HTH![/quote] Like everyone has said above the leading works great and cuts down on the number of layers in you project. Just make sure you remember to highlight the font first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kshabowski Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Once again, I have learned something very valuable just by reading the message boards! Thank you for the great information! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow_warbler Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I am learning so much here at SG. Thanks for all the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art-C Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Gee, I always adjust the leading. I guess it's a carry over from using Pagemaker for years. I never thought about creating different layers for all those lines of text. When I started using PSE, I thought since I'm somewhat proficient with Pagemaker, PSE by Adobe would be a similar program. WRONG! It was not intuitive at all. I think it took several days or a week to do my first layout. LOL...and I'm still learning something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Debbyo Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 You're not alone Atr-C -I'm addicted to the "how do you do that" section of the MB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennk Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 You guys are soooo smart! I had been wondering this and even staying away from things with lines. I can hardly wait to type on something with lines now :-) thanks! Jenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyChron Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Great ideas here ladies. I have done it in all the ways mentioned- adjusting the leading (although I didn't know that was it's official name), put each line in a seperate layer, and adjusting the size... I think it depends on the the particular LO you are working on and what type of journaling you are doing. For small things, I tend to use a different layer for each line. for larger items, I adjust the leading. I usually adjust the size of the entire journaling block after I am totally satisfyed with it however. Everyone has to find what works for them and their particular LO. Thanks for all the great ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kle-Karen Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I knew there was a way to do this. Even knew what it was called. I was too lazy I guess to actually figure out how to do it in PSE. I had a whole page practically of lined text that I put on separate layers! ARGH! haha -- but I love how I'm always learning something too! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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