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# Quick Start

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Once Boxer is installed use these quick steps to get up and running fast.
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### Select text layer

Select one or multiple text layers within your comp.
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### Click a Boxer quick start button

Choose one of Boxer's five quick starting points.
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### Use pseudo-effect to adjust properties

Boxer will generate a shape layer, pair it to your text layer and add the Boxer pseudo-effect.\
Use the pseudo-effect to adjust the box' sizing, corners and trim options.
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### Adjust ususal shape layer options

All the usual shape options are still available on the shape layer, fill color, stroke color, gradient, stroke effects, path modifiers and many more.
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