Settings - Text - Color tab
The Color tab of the text Settings dialog gives you many options for customizing the text fill, outline, shadow, and color.
Fill
You can use a solid fill or a gradient fill for the font.
n Solid: Select this option for solid-color filled text. From the drop-down list, select the color to use. Click the text box to set the transparency of the text, from 0 (opaque) to 100 (completely transparent).
Tip: For more color choices, select More colors. Or use the eye dropper: Click the eye dropper tool, and then click a sample of the color you want to use. You can click a color anywhere in the the application window.
n Gradient. Select this option to use a graduated color fill for the text. You can choose up to four colors for the fill. For example, you can use blue at the top of the text, and gradually change to red at the bottom of the text. Click the box to select the colors.
Outline
You can create and customize an outline for your text.
n Outline: Select this option for a text outline. From the drop-down list, select the color to use. Click the text box to set the transparency of the text, from 0 (opaque) to 100 (completely transparent).
Tip: For more color choices, select More colors. Or use the eye dropper: Click the eye dropper tool, and then click a sample of the color you want to use. You can click a color anywhere in the the application window.
n Width. Use this slider to increase or decrease the size of the outline, or click Plus (+) or Minus (-).
Shadow
n Shadow: Select this option to include a shadow effect for your text. From the drop-down list, select the shadow color. Click the text box to set the transparency of the shadow, from 0 (opaque) to 100 (completely transparent).
Tip: For more color choices, select More colors. Or use the eye dropper: Click the eye dropper tool, and then click a sample of the color you want to use. You can click a color anywhere in the the application window.
n Depth. Use this slider to increase or decrease the degree of depth, or click Plus (+) or Minus (-).
n Angle. Use this slider to set the degree of the angle, or click Plus (+) or Minus (-).
n Softness. Use this slider to increase or decrease the degree of softness, or click Plus (+) or Minus (-).