How to Create Curved Text in Photoshop Using the New Dynamic Text Tool

Creating curved text in Photoshop has traditionally required complex workarounds that often distorted the letters. The new Dynamic Text tool in Photoshop Beta changes this completely, allowing you to place text on arches, circles, and custom curves while maintaining perfect letter shapes.

This tool offers three main options: arch, circle, and bow configurations, each with precise controls for positioning, spacing, and direction that make curved typography both simple and professional.

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Practical Tips

Master these key techniques to get the most from the Dynamic Text tool:

• Use tracking controls to adjust letter spacing instead of manual adjustments - this maintains consistent curves
• Hold Alt/Option and use arrow keys to fine-tune kerning between specific letter pairs directly on screen
• Access the Path Selection tool to drag the start and end points of your text along the curve for precise positioning
• Switch between above path, center path, and below path options in the Properties panel to change text alignment
• Use the Direct Selection tool to modify curve anchor points and create custom text paths that follow specific shapes

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