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Correct answer Jeff Arola

Here's another way:

1. After you create your type layer, duplicate the layer.

2. Change the color of the duplicated layer text to a slightly darker shade of color

3. Move the duplicated layer below the original text layer

4. Press the Ctrl+Alt (win)/Cmd-Option (mac) while using the arrows keys to extrude the type.

    In other words, keep the Ctrl+Alt keys pressed while clicking say the down arrow then the right arrow.

    Repeat till you have extruded the type to your liking.

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 27, 2018

Here's another way:

1. After you create your type layer, duplicate the layer.

2. Change the color of the duplicated layer text to a slightly darker shade of color

3. Move the duplicated layer below the original text layer

4. Press the Ctrl+Alt (win)/Cmd-Option (mac) while using the arrows keys to extrude the type.

    In other words, keep the Ctrl+Alt keys pressed while clicking say the down arrow then the right arrow.

    Repeat till you have extruded the type to your liking.

Inspiring
September 27, 2018

Good one, Jeff !  Have to add it to my bag of tricks

Inspiring
September 26, 2018

One thing you can try is to add a drop shadow.

In my older PSE version this is under Layer Styles > Drop Shadows.

In the top example I used a Hard Edge style, in the bottom example a Soft Edge style.

Under Style Settings you specify the size and position of the shadow via the Shadow Distance and Lighting Angle settings.

You can also use the mouse to drag the shadow where you want it.

PSE15 might have other Drop Shadows besides the ones I have.

terina00
terina00Author
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September 28, 2018

Thanks.

My main concern was having it look like a block instead of a shadow.