Do you want to learn how to put Text on reels? If so, you’ve come to the right place because we’ll walk you through it.
Text is an excellent way to add context to your reel video, and you may need to include multiple text boxes in your reel to highlight your video.
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What is a reel?
A Reel is an Instagram feature that allows users to film or upload video clips of up to 60 seconds in length to edit, good dub, or add effects before sharing them on the app.
Among the features for adding Text to Instagram Reels are:
- It allows people watching on mute to consume the reel content still.
- Text on the screen tells a different story than movement or music.
- It provides context for what is happening.
How to add text to reels?
Text is an excellent way to add context to your reel video, and you may need to include multiple text boxes in your reel to highlight your video.
1. Add text to Instagram Story.
The Instagram app includes a native method for adding pop-up Text to your reel videos. The Text disappears at a specific time and is replaced by new Text. Please remember that you can only add Text to the final video. Text cannot be added to individual clips while they are being created. However, after you’ve completed the full reel video, you can add Text to individual clips.
Here’s how you do it.
- Open the Instagram app and begin adding clips to your reel.
- Tap the Preview button to go to the video editing screen, where you can add doodles, audio, and stickers and download Reel. Tap on the AA icon at the top of the screen to add Text to your reel.
- The screen will display a blinking text bar. Then create your first Text. That is, if you want to add multiple texts at different times, each Text must be entered separately. Enter the first Text and then click the Done button. You can also change the Text, as shown in the following section.
- Repeat the procedure to add additional Text. That is, tap the same Aa icon again to add more Text to your video.
- If you add multiple texts to the video, each Text will appear as a separate block at the bottom of the video. To create a pop-up effect, tap on the text block you want to edit. A white box will appear around your video preview once you select the text layer at the bottom. Drag the tube from one end to the other to change the start and end times. Tap the text block again to deselect it.
Similarly, select additional text blocks and change their start and end times. You can add all the text blocks before individually editing their timing or add one at a time and adjust each as needed. Finally, make your reel public.
2. Use Third-Party Apps to Add Text to Reels
If the above method fails in the future or you dislike it, you can use third-party video editing apps. These apps have improved text effects, animations, and font styles and are much easier to use.
Let’s go over the steps with the VN video editor app:
- Download and install the VN Video Editor app on your Android or iPhone.
- Save your Instagram reel to your phone’s gallery so you can import it into the VN app.
- Open the VN app and tap the (+) button at the bottom. Choose New Project and import the video you downloaded in step 2.
- Tap on the text layer and then choose “Text. From the drop-down menu, select a text style.
- You’ll notice that a text layer has been added to your video. Tap it, then choose the Edit option. Fill in the blanks with your Text.
- As needed, use the tabs to change the text font, colour, size, and position.
- Use the text layer edges to change the visibility or timing of the Text. The left side represents the start time, while the right end represents the end time. You can also change the timing of the text layer by dragging it.
Similarly, create pop-up text effects for your reel videos by adding additional text layers and adjusting their style and timing.
How to Change Text in Reels
After you’ve added Text to your video, you can edit it in various ways. Tap on the Text at the top of the video to change the text style. You’ll see the standard text editing options, such as changing the colour, style, background colour, and alignment.
1). Modify the Text’s font and style
By tapping on the Text, you can enter text editing mode. At the bottom of the video, you’ll find a variety of font styles. Tap on them to see a text preview.
2). Change Text Color
To change the colour of your Text, tap the colour palette icon at the top. Click the colour picker icon on the colour palette screen to select a colour from your video.
3). Text Animated
You can also use the Animate option in Reels to animate Text. To do so, press the Animate button.
4). Text Resize and Move
Drag the Text to reposition it. Similarly, to resize the Text, use the pinch in and out gesture. You can also rotate it with the same motion.
Similarly, edit other texts in the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions (QnA)
Should I post reels daily?
Sharing a reel is a good rule of thumb when you have something valuable and scroll-stopping for your audience. Given that Reels are becoming essential to many brands’ content strategies, posting 4–7 Reels per week can help you reach the newest accounts.
Why are my reels so popular?
What exactly are Instagram Reels? Accept the current sounds. Instagram’s algorithm notices popular sounds and includes more of them in users’ feeds. This increases the likelihood of receiving more views and followers.
Does Instagram reel make money?
Instagram awards Play Bonuses based on the number of views your reels receive. Eligible creators with a business or creator account can earn money on reels that have received at least 1,000 views in the previous 30 days.
