CertiPort Practice Exam

What is the correct way to add the text "Duck" as a vertical type layer?

1. Type directly without selecting the vertical option

2. Select the horizontal text tool

3. Hold and select the vertical text tool

4. Type it using the Eraser Tool

The correct answer is: Hold and select the vertical text tool

To add the text "Duck" as a vertical type layer, the method of holding and selecting the vertical text tool is essential. This tool is specifically designed for creating text that is oriented vertically rather than horizontally, which is the default setup for most text tools. By selecting the vertical text tool, you ensure that the text will flow from top to bottom as opposed to left to right, which is crucial for achieving the desired visual effect. Other methods would not result in vertical text. For instance, typing directly without selecting the vertical option would produce horizontal text, failing to meet the requirement for vertical orientation. Using the horizontal text tool also defaults to a horizontal alignment, and typing with the Eraser Tool does not create text at all; it only removes parts of the canvas. Therefore, holding and selecting the vertical text tool is the correct and effective approach to achieve vertical text layering.