Text basics

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Adding Text Elements

1. Go to Elements in the left sidebar
2. Click on Text
3. A text box will appear with default placeholder text that you can edit.

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Typography Options

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Font and Size

• Font: Fonts on Clueso are provided by Google Fonts. You can choose from one of the provided fonts, or upload your own custom font.
• Font Size: Adjust the text size using the input field

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Text Styling

• Bold: Make text bold for emphasis
• Italics: Add italic styling to text
• Underline: Add underlines to highlight important text

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Color and Alignment

• Color: Change text color using the color picker
• Alignment: Choose left, center, right, or justify alignment
• Line Spacing: Adjust vertical spacing between lines
• Letter Spacing: Control spacing between individual letters

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Styling Options

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Background

• Full Box: Apply a background color to the entire text box
• Split by Line: Apply background color to individual lines of text

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Outline

• Add an outline around your text with customizable color and thickness
• Useful for making text stand out against complex backgrounds

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Shadow

• Add drop shadows to text for depth and visual interest
• Control shadow color, blur, and offset

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Duration Controls

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Smart Duration

• Smart Duration automatically adjusts the text duration to match the length of your content
• Perfect for ensuring text stays visible long enough to be read

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Manual Timing

• Set specific Start Time and End Time for when text appears and disappears
• Alternatively, drag the text element on the timeline to adjust timing visually

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Tips for Effective Text

• Keep text concise and readable
• Use high contrast between text and background colors
• Consider your audience’s reading speed when setting duration
• Use consistent typography across your video for brand consistency
• Test text readability on different screen sizes
• Avoid placing text in areas where it might be covered by other elements