If you are new to TikTok, you must be curious about how to add text to your TikTok videos. It can be a little tricky to navigate TikTok if you are new to the platform. However, there are different tools and editing options that you can use to add text to your videos. In this blog post, I will show you how you can add text to TikTok videos in the easiest way.
Adding text to your TikTok videos can help create awareness about the content of your videos. It is also one of the most effective methods for making your TikTok videos more engaging, inclusive, and likely to attract more views and reach your target audience. If you are interested in adding text to your TikTok videos, you can check out the next segment below.
How to Add Text to TikTok Videos
After recording your TikTok video on your phone, you will find out that it is very easy to add text to your videos. Here is how to do it:
- Launch the TikTok app on your mobile device.
- Click on the “plus” icon on the homepage.
- Make a new video or click on the upload button.
- Click on the “Text” feature at the right side of your page.
- Enter your text
- Personalize the text by using the available options:
- You have the option to add highlights to the text by clicking the A located at the left-hand side of the screen.
- You can also replace the font through the options listed on the left side of the text menu, and then change the color by choosing an option from the list of colorful circles located at the end of the screen.
- Click on “done” in the top right corner of the screen when you are all set, and note that you can only change the text’s placement and timing past this point.
- Pull the text to the area of the screen where you want it to be displayed.
- Complete your TikTok by choosing “Next,” adding a description, then tapping “Post.”
And it is as simple as that. After following the steps, you will be able to add text to your TikTok videos.
How to Edit Text in Your TikTok Video
If you have any text that you would like to edit after adding it to your video, you can follow the steps below:
- Click the text on your TikTok draft to show more options.
- Choose Edit
- Change what you want, and then hit the Done widget once you are done.
And it is as simple as that. After following the steps, you will be able to add text to your TikTok videos.
How to Personalize the Duration of Text on TikTok
There is also an option to customize the length of your text on your TikTok videos. Here is how to do it:
- Click the Text on your TikTok draft.
- Choose “Set duration.” This will bring you to another tab where you can make changes to the text when it appears.
- To choose a start and end time, you need to pull the timing bar so that it will complement your desired times.
- By clicking the Play button located above the editing bar, you can see the text’s outcome.
- If you are happy with the result, you can choose the check mark located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
That’s all there is to it. After completing the steps, you will be able to change the length of your TikTok videos.
How to Add Numerous Lines of Text to Your TikTok
Most times, one line of text is not enough. So, you might want to add multiple lines of text to your TikTok videos. Here is how to do it:
- After adding your first line of text to your video, you need to click the Text button for the second time.
- Enter your new caption line.
- Choose the font and color.
And then click on Done. By adding text to your TikTok video, you make your content look unique. Adding text also means a little more for your viewer, and it can pique their interest.
How to Convert to Text-to-Speech on Your TikTok Video
TikTok users can convert the text on their videos to speech to get more engagement. Here is how to do it:
- Tap over the written text
- Choose Text-to-speech.
This will turn all of the written text on your TikTok video into speech without getting rid of the authentic text.