# Text Properties
Text properties control the content, typography, and layout of a text layer. All text editing and styling happens in the Properties panel.

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## Edit Text Content

1. Select a text layer
2. Update the value in the **Text** field
3. Use **Shift + Enter** to create a new line

Changes are applied immediately.

## Typography

Text layers support common typography controls.

**You can configure:**

<List type="bullet">
  <ListItem>Font family</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Font weight</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Font size</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Text alignment (left, center, right)</ListItem>
</List>

Typography values can be animated over time using keyframes.

## Transform and Layout

Text layers support standard transform controls:

<List type="bullet">
  <ListItem>Position (X and Y)</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Scale (horizontal and vertical)</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Rotation and skew</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Anchor point</ListItem>
</List>

These properties behave the same as other layer transforms and can be animated or driven by states.

## Appearance

Text color and opacity are controlled in the Appearance section.

<List type="bullet">
  <ListItem>Fill color can be animated</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Opacity affects the entire text layer</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Blend modes follow standard layer behavior</ListItem>
</List>