Gaussian

Pressing a big enter key in the lower bottom corner beside your mouse is inconvenient? If you say so, everybody has different needs I guess. My 5 year never has a problem using it though.

But again, that's not the issue here; you wanted an alternative and you got one, now stop complaining about my suggestion.

bikegirl

What's difference between 'Multiply' and 'Normal' Blend Mode?(in Drop shadow menu) Also, when use Anti-aliased?

docilebob

Part of the joy of learning Photoshop is the experimentation. Try things in different ways and see what happens.
In the mean time, go here http://www.arraich.com/ref/tool_blend_modes.htm
or possibly even check the Help files or Manual that comes with the program. Many of your questions will be answered there.

bikegirl

Sure, I experimented. The thing is that I do not see any visible difference between 'Multiply' and 'Normal' Blend Mode. The same as I do not see any changes when select Anti-aliased checkbox. So I need know what from this setting is better to set.

retired_paddza

Fortunately these, and many many other questions can be answered by accessing the wonderfully thorough documentation and help files that come with every copy of Photoshop purchased.

docilebob

You could also follow the link I provided that explains the Blending Modes.

bikegirl

That I read, its unclear how to apply this for my specific case.

docilebob

If you can`t see a difference, then my guess would be that it`s not the right Mode. If you can show us the image in question, we may be able to give more helpful advise. It IS a visual sport.

bikegirl

well, its just banner, one line of text 600 x 60 pix, font Impact - so text is small. When I apply Shadow in Drop shadow menu, the default Blend mode is 'Multiply'; when I change to 'Normal' , I do not see any vsible changes - probably due my fonts is too small. But this no matter, I just want know what is correct mode for shadow text. Shadow effect is simple and there is no many choices for this effect, just standard settings. Also, what is standard angle for shadow?(default is 120)

docilebob

Defaults are default for a reason. If there is no overriding reason to change, don`t.
Unless your art has a light source other than upper left, the default will work fine.
Multiply for shadows works well because (^ from the link I gave you) As in life, shadows make the underlying color darker (as in less light)