Is unclear text normal in Photoshop?

IJ
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Ian_Jacobs
Jun 5, 2004
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I have typed some text over a photograph in Photoshop but no matter what I do it is not crisp. If I type the text over the photo in Indesign it is perfectly clear. I know I can do it in Indesign but other people seem to be able to do it in Photoshop and get clear text. Any suggestions on what I am doing wrong?
thanks
Ian
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Tommaso
Jun 5, 2004
Make sure you have the anti-aliasing on your text to your preferred setting. There are five different choices: none, sharp, crisp, strong, and smooth. Hope this helps you out.
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BobLevine
Jun 5, 2004
And make sure you’re viewing at 100%. Anything else is a proxy view.

If you’re going to place the resulting file in InDesign, make sure to save as PDF to retain the text.

Bob
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Don_McCahill
Jun 5, 2004
Also, make sure you are using a resolution that will enable the characters to be rasterized nicely. At 72 ppi you will get type that prints badly. You need to use at least 200 (300 is better).
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BobLevine
Jun 5, 2004
That will only happen with a non-postscript printer. With a postscript printer, the text will be sharp even at low res.

Saving as PDF will allow you to print it to a non-postscript printer also.

Bob
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Ian_Jacobs
Jun 6, 2004
Thanks to all for your help. I’m afraid I have to admit that Duh! I was looking at 200% Sorry
Ian

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