Let’s look at the final effect first.
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1.New
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2. Set the color to gray R222G222B222 and use the text tool to set it.
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3. Hold down CTRL and click the text layer preview to load the selection. 3. CTRL+E to merge with the background layer.
4. Edit strokes
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5. Filter blur Gaussian blur 11 pixels
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6.CTRL+J to copy to new layer 1, double-click to load layer 1 blending mode
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7. Hold down CTRL and click the preview of layer 1 to load the selection.
8. Create a new layer 2, set the foreground color to R253G177B245 and press ALT+DELETE to fill it. Change the blending mode to color.
![Photoshop creates bright text effects](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/24/080606_edu_ps1_08.jpg)
9. Layer 2 Blending Mode
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10. Finally, use the burn tool mode to highlight the exposure at 30% and click on layer 1 to deepen the edges of the text.
![Photoshop creates bright text effects](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/24/080606_edu_ps1_13.jpg)