To apply a filter to a text layer without losing the ability to edit the text later, what should you do?

To apply a filter to a text layer without losing the ability to edit the text later, what should you do?

• A. Rasterize the type layer
• B. Convert the type layer into a smart object
• C. Duplicate the layer
• D. Merge with background

Answer: (B)

Non-destructive editing with Smart Objects lets you apply filters to a text layer while keeping the text editable. Converting the type layer into a Smart Object keeps the original text intact and allows you to apply filters as Smart Filters, which you can adjust, mask, or remove later without permanently altering the text. You can still edit the text by opening the Smart Object and changing the type inside. Rasterizing would turn the text into pixels, killing editability and tying the filters to a fixed raster. Merging with the background or duplicating the layer doesn’t provide the same non-destructive, editable workflow.

Non-destructive editing with Smart Objects lets you apply filters to a text layer while keeping the text editable. Converting the type layer into a Smart Object keeps the original text intact and allows you to apply filters as Smart Filters, which you can adjust, mask, or remove later without permanently altering the text. You can still edit the text by opening the Smart Object and changing the type inside. Rasterizing would turn the text into pixels, killing editability and tying the filters to a fixed raster. Merging with the background or duplicating the layer doesn’t provide the same non-destructive, editable workflow.