The Text tool creates vector text, a text selection, or floating (raster) text. Choose an option from the Create As drop-down list:
Vector Creates vector text, which is the only type of text you can edit by changing the words, font type, style, and alignment. Use this setting in most cases. When you want to apply raster-only tools (such as the Paint Brush or Deform tool) or commands (such as applying a 3D or artistic effect), merge the vector layer to a raster layer.
If you create vector text while a raster layer is active, Paint Shop Pro adds a new vector layer with the text.
Selection Creates a selection marquee in the shape of text, rather than creating text as a painted object. Move, copy, fill, or otherwise edit it just like any other selection. For example, use the Paint Brush to paint the selection with a texture. You can also use a text selection to create special effects. Delete the text selection to create words that are cut out of the image. Or, create a text selection on a photographic image, and then copy and paste the selection to a new image; the result is text filled with the image.
Floating (Raster) Creates raster text that is a floating selection. You cannot exit raster text, so use this type when you know that the words and formatting will not change. Use raster text when you want to apply raster-only tools, such as the Paint Brush or Deform tool, or commands such as applying a 3D or artistic effects.
It’s best to create raster text on a new raster layer. That way, you can easily select the text and make changes such as stretching it with the Deform tool.
When Paint Shop Pro defloats the raster text selection (such as when you click another tool), the raster text is merged with the underlying raster layer. If a vector layer is active, Paint Shop Pro creates a new raster layer.
Aligning and Spacing Text on Object Paths
Creating Text with Image Patterns