You want to blur only the background behind a text layer without blurring the text itself. Which method using Layer Blur is best?

hard📝 Scenario Q9 of 15

Figma - Images and Effects

AApply Layer Blur directly to the text layer

BPlace text on top of a blurred background layer with Layer Blur applied

CGroup text and background and apply Layer Blur to the group

DApply Layer Blur to the text layer and set opacity to 50%

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand selective blur requirement
To blur background but keep text sharp, blur must be applied only to background layer, not text.
Step 2: Evaluate options
Applying blur to text or group blurs text; setting opacity does not isolate blur effect.
Final Answer:
Place text on top of a blurred background layer with Layer Blur applied -> Option B
Quick Check:
Blur background layer only to keep text sharp [OK]

Quick Trick: Blur background layer, keep text layer unblurred on top [OK]

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