How to add Background to a Text in Photoshop?

[dam61272552]

Hello everyone,

I am looking for an efficient way to add background to a text in Photoshop (25.2) - basically, to put the text in a box for better contrast and consistency. Example:

My current workflow is to write the text, then add a predefined black rectangle on a separate layer right beneath the text and adjust it's size manually. This causes manual work (obviously) and little inconsistencies.

Is there a more efficient or convenient way to get the same result?

 

Thanks!

[jane-e · Accepted solution]

@dam61272552 

You've found the best way to do this if you are going to use Photoshop.

Jane

[dam61272552]

@dam61272552 

You've found the best way to do this if you are going to use Photoshop.

I guess this is it then, I feel honored but dissatisfied. 🙂

Thanks for your response!

[jane-e]

@dam61272552 

Illustrator and InDesign can auto-size the frame, but Photoshop does not have nearly the same text capabilites. It shines for editin images though!

In Photoshop, I start by selecting both layers and aligning Center / Middle, then tweaking the text so it looks right, then linking (or grouping) the layers  so they move together.

Jane

[Myra Ferguson]

If you add text like this often, then you could enter your text, make the background, make your adjustments, and convert these two layers into a Smart Object. Then edit the text in the Smart Object for the next time you need it or make a new Smart Object via copy from it and edit the text in there.