here is the text from the tut in order so you can match it up with the pics uptop. Duplicate the text-layer, clear the layer-styles and press CTRL+I; Set the blending-mode to OVERLAY; Create a new layer above the white text and go to FILTER>RENDER>CLOUDS; Go to FILTER>RENDER>DIFFERENCE CLOUDS and press CTRL+F several times (aprox. 6); Go to FILTER>TEXTURE>GRAIN and add these settings; Now go to FILTER>NOISE>ADD NOISE and add these settings; Now you could also change the background or leave it be ;) See, this is where i am getting confused. He goes from adding noise to talking about the background. I would assuem that if you did everything in order then the gritty layer would simply be on the top of the text layer. but they do not blend. the gritty layer is just sitting there. I have even tried ctl-clicking the text layer to select the text and applying the effect directly to the text instead of having to creat a totaly new layer. this does work to get the grit on the text but it covers up the style effects totaly. I am left with grey and black gritty text. I am about to give up. I need this effect for a web site ai am building for a friend but I may have to choose something els.