Add text with the Horizontal Type tool

Select the Horizontal Type tool (T) .    

Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Font Style, Font Size, and, Text Color, to get the effect you want.

Add point text (to add a few words like a heading or title) or paragraph text.

• Point text: Click anywhere on the canvas and type the text.
  
• Paragraph text: Drag the cursor on the canvas to create a bounding box and type your paragraph. 
      

Click  in the Options bar or press Control+Enter (Windows) or Command+Return (Mac) to save your changes.