Select theTexttool from the toolbar on the left.
In the property bar, set the font, text size, and formatting of the watermark.
poke the area in which you want to place your watermark.
bang out the watermark text.
Select theObject Pick Tooland adjust the text position if necessary.
Go toEffects>3D Effects>Emboss.
In the emboss options, set theDepthas desired, theLevelto100,Directionas desired, and theEmbosscolor toGray.
Display the object docker by going toWindow>Inspectors>Objects.
pick the embossed text or object and change the merge mode toHard Lightin the object docker.
(The merge mode is the drop-down menu in the object docker that is set toNormalby default.)
Smooth the effect by going toEffects>Blur>Gaussian Blur.
A 1-pixel blur works well.
Scaling the text after applying the effect may cause it to appear jaggy or pixelated.
A bit more Gaussian blur will remedy this problem.
You’re not restricted to text for this effect.
you’re able to use a logo or symbol as a watermark.
The macOS shortcut isOption+G.
