Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book (2019 Release), First Edition

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Tip
To change the Global Light settings, choose Layer > Layer Style > Global Light.

When Use Global Light is selected, one “master” lighting angle is available in all the layer
effects that use shading. If you set a lighting angle in one of these effects, every other effect with
Use Global Light selected inherits the same angle setting.


Angle determines the lighting angle at which the effect is applied to the layer. Distance
determines the offset distance for a shadow or satin effect. Spread determines how gradually the
shadow fades toward the edges. Size determines how far the shadow extends.


Photoshop adds a drop shadow to the “Island Paradise” text in the image.


4. Click OK to accept the settings and close the Layer Style dialog box.

Tip
If you expect to use a layer style frequently in multiple documents, add it to your
Creative Cloud Libraries. Select a layer using the style, click the Add Content button at
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