Text Properties

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

Text properties panel
Text properties panel

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:

  • •Font family
  • •Font weight
  • •Font size
  • •Text alignment (left, center, right)

Typography values can be animated over time using keyframes.

Transform and Layout

Text layers support standard transform controls:

  • •Position (X and Y)
  • •Scale (horizontal and vertical)
  • •Rotation and skew
  • •Anchor point

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.

  • •Fill color can be animated
  • •Opacity affects the entire text layer
  • •Blend modes follow standard layer behavior
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