This is the 2nd tutorial from "Text Effects" series.

So let's get right to business.Create a new document along with new layer.

Light gray text effects

Fill the layer with light gray.

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And as a second step, overlay this layer with simple standard rough bordered gradient.

Use these settings:

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Here we have it. A simple, but beautiful effect. One more thing: use inner glow layer style on this gradient too.

Light gray text effects



Light gray text effects

This was the background. And now insert the text.

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Use these layer styles:

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Light gray text effects