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How Do I Mirror Text in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 2:51 pm

There are a few ways to mirror text in Photoshop, depending on what you want to achieve. You can use the Horizontal Type tool to create a reversed text effect, or use the Flip Horizontal command to literally flip your text layer. You can also use the Rotate command to create a rotated, horizontal reflection of your text.

To create a reversed text effect:

1. Select the Horizontal Type tool from the Tools panel.

2. In the Options bar, click the Type drop-down menu and choose a font family and style.

3. Enter your text into the document window. As you type, the text will appear horizontally from left to right.

4. To reverse the text direction, click the Toggle Text Direction button in the Options bar (it looks like two arrows pointing in opposite directions). The text will now appear horizontally from right to left.

5. To change the alignment of your reversed text, click one of the alignment buttons in the Options bar (they look like a row of paragraphs with different alignment options).

To flip your text layer horizontally:

1. Select the layer containing your text in the Layers panel. Choose Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal. Your text layer will be flipped over so that it appears as a mirror image of itself.

PRO TIP: When attempting to mirror text in Photoshop, it is important to be aware that the program may not render the text exactly as it appears on the screen. In some cases, the text may appear distorted or jagged. Additionally, the program may not be able to accurately mirror the text if the text is not in a standard font. If you are unsure about how your text will look after it is mirrored, it is advisable to save a copy of the original document before attempting to mirror the text.
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