# Apply 3D Effect

A popular style for comic book titles is 3D. You can easily replicate this effect in Comic Life.

1. Select the lettering you want to change.

   Note: This effect works best with big, blocky fonts.

2. In the Format sidebar, click the Lettering tab.
3. Check the 3D box to enable the 3D effect.
4. Do any of the following:
   - Set the primary color for the extruded effect by clicking in the color well.
   - To get a shaded effect check the Lighting box and adjust the angle of the light source.
   - To position the direction of the extrusion drag the offset control or enter values in the associated fields.
   - To increase the perspective effect drag the slider to the right. This will make the 3D effect appear to disappear into the distance.
   - Use the depth control to make the letters more blocky by sliding it to the right.