Start by typing your text.
Right click the layer and select rasterize.
Create a rectangular selection using rectangular marquee tool.

1. Start out with a new 500 x 100 image with a white background. Add the text that you are going to add the effect to using a font that is easily readable on the web, such as Arial, Verdana, or Trebuchet MS.

I am going to show you a quick and easy variation on metallic/silver text.

In this tutorial you will learn how to easily create the plastic text effect that you see being used all over the internet these days, especially on "Web 2.0" layouts and designs. The steps to create this effect are relatively easy, and work well wit ...

Create something in a hard beveled look. Professional looking yet a very effective feel.

This tutorial will show you how to make a simple sweet text with Layer Style.

1. Open a new file width-440/ Height-305 / Reso-96
2. Use text tool in photoshop tool set and type Enter
3. Use Smudge tool as shown below[ Brush size-10 / Strength- 40% ]

Why not try your text in a ruby like style. The outcome is pretty neat.

Step 1: First write a simple text
Step 2: Right-click on your text and select Blending Options:
Step 3: Select Bevel and Emboss with these Options:
Step 4: Select Stroke with these options:
Step 5: Then go to Filter > Sketch > Torn Edges:

In this photoshop tutorial we will show you give your type a nice feeling of speed.