Add Text to a Video

Adding text can enhance your video by providing context, emphasizing key points, or adding a personal touch. Teamly offers a range of text customization options, allowing you to seamlessly integrate text into your video to communicate your message more effectively. 

In the video editor, click on the Text tool, then use the on-screen selection box to place your text where you want it.

Select a font.

Use the color pallet to choose a color for the text.

The selected color will be highlighted in white.

Click on the "+" icon to add a color to your favorites.

To remove a color from your favorites hover over it and click on the "X" icon.

Adjust the text size.

Set the line height.

Add a drop shadow if needed.

Use the alignment options to align the text to the left, center or right.

Use the alignment options to align the text to the top, middle or bottom.

The text will be shown on the screen and timeline view.

Use the ellipsis on either side to extend or reduce its duration. Click and drag the text segment within the timeline to reposition it.

Right click on the text segment in the timeline to copy, cut or delete it. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + V can be used to paste the copied or cut segment.

Alternatively, use the tools right above the timeline to cut, copy, paste and delete it. 

Remember to click “Save progress” once you’ve finished making changes.