> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cutaway-docs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Text and titles

> Add a title, a name label, or any words on top of your video.

## Add text

**1. Go to the moment**

Click the timeline where the text should appear.

**2. Add text**

Press **T**, or click the **T** at the bottom of the tools on the left of the preview. "Your text" appears on the video, and a text block appears on the timeline.

**3. Type your words**

In the panel on the right, type in **Words**. Add a **Second line** if you like.

**4. Place it**

Drag the text on the preview to move it.

![Text added to the video, with the Text editor panel open on the right](https://mintcdn.com/cutaway-docs/XxDikROkCqqX_dyv/images/screens/add-text.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XxDikROkCqqX_dyv\&q=85\&s=2afca8b1f0c0eb68d9eacc19040ab75c)

## Make it look nice

In the text panel you can change the **font**, **size**, **weight** (how thick the letters are), **color**, and add a **panel** (a box behind the words), an **outline** or a **shadow**.

You can also animate how the text comes and goes. Under **Arrives** and **Leaves**, pick **Fade**, **Slide up**, **Pop** or **Typewriter** (or **None**). **Takes** sets how long the animation lasts.

> [!TIP]
>
> Want bigger moving graphics, like an animated title or an arrow? See [Animations](https://cutaway-docs.mintlify.site/edit/animations.md).

## Use a ready-made title

Click the **T** icon in the right sidebar to see ready-made designs. Click one to add it at the playhead.

![The Text and titles panel with title designs like Big title, Name bar, Chapter card and End card](https://mintcdn.com/cutaway-docs/XxDikROkCqqX_dyv/images/screens/tab-text.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XxDikROkCqqX_dyv\&q=85\&s=5db98d6e6e790db0f553f342ad99cd64)

* **Titles**: big words for the start of your video, like **Big title** or **Title and subtitle**.
* **Lower thirds**: a name label near the bottom, like **Name bar**. Great when you introduce yourself.
* **Cards**: a full screen card, like a **Chapter card** or an **End card** ("Thanks for watching").
* **Labels**: small words on screen, like a **Pill label** or a **Typed line**.

## Change how long it shows

Drag the ends of the text block on the timeline. To remove it, click it and press **Backspace**.


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