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Step 1. Begin by Creating a Project

To begin, launch Filmora on your device and create a new project. Next, import the video on which you want to add text and drag it to the editing timeline.

Step 2. Access the Titles Section

Now, acquire the Titles option from the menubar and choose the type of text from the options provided on the left.

Step 3. Select Text Type and Input Text

After choosing the preset from the text library, click the + icon to add the preset. Now, enable the Text section from the properties panel and input the desired text. You can also customize the text from the different options available within the properties panel.

Types of Filmora Titles

Title Effects

Filmora offers various types of title effects and templates for users to instantly select and start using them without starting from scratch. Some of the top titles are:

• 3D Titles
• Glow Text
• Neon
• Cinematic
• Handwriting

Title Templates

Different templates for titles are available to instantly apply them to social media or professional videos. You can find the templates in the left corner under the title template section. Most of the categories for templates applied by users are:

• Subtitles
• News
• Music
• Audio Driven Text
• End Credits

How to Edit Applied Text

Filmora also provides the ability to edit the applied text and adjust it according to your preferences. Here is how you can edit the added text:

Step 1. Access the Properties Panel

To change or modify the text, head to the Properties panel and simply access the text box to make changes to the text.

Step 2. Change the Duration of Text Applied

To change the duration of the text to be applied to the video, access the text track on the timeline. Now drag the corners of the track to adjust the time of the text to appear on the screen.

Step 3. Customize The Text Appearance

To change the appearance of the text, head to the section below the text box in the properties panel. You can change the font, text color, alignment, and letter case. You can also apply bold, italic, and underline effects to the text from here.

Apply Text Bubble

Users also get the ability to apply fun and creative text bubbles to their videos. Users can adjust the position, size, and duration of the text bubble as per their needs. Here is how you can apply it:

Step 1. Access the Bubble Section

After importing the video, head to the properties panel and enable the Bubble section next to Basic under the Text option.

Step 2. Add Text in Bubble

When you select a specific bubble, it will appear within the preview window where you can change the position, size, and add text according to your preferences.

Stylize Applied Text

Filmora also lets you add different variations to the text, such as outline, shadow, and more. Follow the steps mentioned next to learn how to apply it:

Step 1. Apply Text Shadow

Under the Basic section, locate the Shadow option and turn its toggle on. Now adjust the Opacity, Blur and Distance of the shadow according to your preferences. Click on the Apply to All button to apply the selected effect.

Step 2. Apply Text Shape

To transform text into different shapes, turn the toggle on for Shape and select the type from the options provided. Adjust the strength, duration, and loop by dragging the respective sliders.

Step 3. Add Glow Effect

Turn the toggle on for the Glow option and select the type by expanding the menu. Change the color, intensity, and other elements using the options provided.

Save Text Preset

You can save the applied text settings as presets by clicking the Save icon located at the top right corner.

Delete Applied Text

Users can delete the applied text by simply hitting the Delete key on their keyboards. Another way to remove the text is by selecting the text track and pressing the Delete option after right-clicking.

Add Titles to Favorite

In the Titles panel, right-click any text style and select the option to add it to your favorites. Alternatively, hover over a text preset and click the Star icon in the top-right corner to mark it. Once selected, the star turns green. You can find all saved presets under Mine > Favorites.