# Formatting text

1. If you're working with an existing type layer, make sure that layer is selected.
2. Select the Type tool that was used to create the text.
3. Click within the text. A flashing cursor will appear in the text when it is selected.
4. Using the cursor, drag-select the text you'd like to format.
5. With the text selected, use the Options bar to format your text.


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