How to Add Text to Capcut

Not sure how to add text in CapCut? I’ll show you how to do it for free.

This works for both Mobile & Desktop.

How to Add Text to a CapCut Video

1. Open up CapCut
2. Tap “New project” or select a video
3. Choose “Text” → “Add Text” at the bottom
4. Type in your text

You can add as much text as you need in 1 video.

How to Edit Text in CapCut

1. Open up CapCut
2. Choose a project (draft video)
3. Select the timeline
4. Tap the Pen icon on the top-right side
5. Edit text: Font, Style, Effect, Animation, Bubble, Preset
6. Hit the “✅ Save” button

CapCut gives you the freedom to edit your text from any point of view.

You can even turn on text-to-speech!

FAQs

1. Where is the text box on CapCut?

In CapCut, the text box can be found by tapping the “Text” option at the bottom of the screen when you’re editing a video. It’s known as the timeline.

2. How do you paste text in CapCut?

To paste text in CapCut:

1. Open your project and tap on the “Text” option at the bottom.
2. Select “Add text“
3. Long-press your screen
4. Select “Paste“

You can do this as many times as you need per video.

3. Can you move text in CapCut?

Yes, you can move text in CapCut. After adding text, simply tap and hold the text box, then drag it to your desired position on the screen.

Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort