How to align text in PS: hot topics and practical tips on the Internet
Recently, discussions about text alignment techniques in Photoshop (PS) have soared in major design forums and social media. The following is a compilation of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with practical tutorials to help you quickly master the PS text alignment method.
1. Top 5 hot design topics on the Internet

| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PS text typesetting advanced skills | 98,000 | Zhihu/Bilibili |
| 2 | 2024 Design Trend Forecast | 72,000 | Weibo/Xiaohongshu |
| 3 | Case study on the combination of AI tools and PS | 65,000 | Douyin/Zhanku |
| 4 | Free commercial font recommendations | 59,000 | WeChat public account |
| 5 | In-depth analysis of PS alignment tool | 53,000 | Youshe.com/Petals |
2. Five core methods of PS text alignment
1.Basic alignment tools
Select the text layer in the Layers panel and use theLeft-aligned/center-aligned/right-alignedbutton (make sure the text is in editing mode).
2.Smart guide alignment
passView > Display > Smart GuidesWhen turned on, alignment prompt lines will be automatically displayed when dragging text, which is suitable for precise alignment of multiple elements.
| shortcut key | Function | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | Select all canvas | overall alignment |
| Shift+click | Multiple selection layers | local alignment |
| Ctrl+T | free transformation | Fine-tune position |
3.Distribution spacing function
After selecting multiple text layers, passMove Tools > Top Alignment Options > DistributeAchieve equidistant arrangement, especially suitable for making neat list content.
4.Grid system alignment
enableView > Display > Grid(Shortcut key Ctrl+') can adsorb text to the grid lines, which is suitable for print designs that require strict alignment.
5.actionscript batch processing
passWindow >ActionsRecording alignment operations can process a large number of text layers with one click, improving efficiency by more than 300%.
3. Solutions to common problems
| Problem phenomenon | Cause analysis | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment button is gray and unavailable | Text layer is not selected/edit mode is not entered | Double-click the text layer thumbnail |
| Position offset after alignment | There is a hidden character/paragraph indent setting error | Check character panel values |
| Multi-language typesetting confusion | Font compatibility issues | Switch to fonts that support multiple languages |
4. New trends in text design in 2024
1.Dynamic text effects: Combined with the timeline to create frame-by-frame alignment animations
2.3D text layout: Use PS 2024 new version 3D function to achieve spatial alignment
3.Fluid text layout: Create organic alignment effects with the Liquify tool
Once you master these alignment techniques, your design work will instantly look more professional. It is recommended to collect the shortcut key tables mentioned in this article and practice them repeatedly in daily work, and you will soon become a master of typesetting.
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