How to Change Text Color in Photoshop
This tutorial covers several ways to recolor text in Photoshop. You’ll set up a text layer, then use the Options bar and Properties panel to change the color for all or part of your text. These quick methods work for headlines, labels, and any type layers.
Step-by-step instructions
Add and size your text
Select the Horizontal Type Tool (T).
Click on the canvas and enter your text (or keep the default).
In the Options bar, set the size to 500 pt (adjust as needed) and position with the Move Tool (V).
Recolor the whole text via the Options bar
Double-click the text to highlight it.
In the Options bar, click the Color swatch.
Choose White in the Color Picker and click OK.
Recolor selected characters only
With the Type Tool (T), select the specific characters you want to change.
Click the Color swatch in the Options bar.
Pick a new color such as Red and click OK.
Change color using the Properties panel
With the Type layer active, go to Window → Properties.
In Properties → Character, click the Color swatch.
Choose a color (e.g., Orange) and click OK.
