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Cannot create solid background behind text in Essential Graphics

  • October 21, 2024
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I am trying to create a full screen graphics with white text over a solid black background. When I create my text, I have the option of a background which seems pretty intuitive.  However, when I check the box, the background is just slightly larger than the text. So, I used the Size control to adjust the size of the background but it has a maxium of 500, which does not fill the screen!

 

So how do I create an Essential Graphic with a solid background?

 

 

 

 

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    Correct answer Annika Koenig

    Hi @TMCVSA23 ! Instead of using the background control for the text layer, you can create a new shape layer with the rectangle tool and make it whatever size you need to. Make sure your shape layer is moved under your text layer in the stack.

     

     

     

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    Annika KoenigCorrect answer
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    October 21, 2024

    Hi @TMCVSA23 ! Instead of using the background control for the text layer, you can create a new shape layer with the rectangle tool and make it whatever size you need to. Make sure your shape layer is moved under your text layer in the stack.

     

     

     

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      October 21, 2024

      That is freakin' brilliant!!!

      I knew I could do it by adding a layer of black, but I didn't want to add another layer. You solved it!

      Thank you.

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