Add and format text in Google Vids

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Simpletivity·May 2026

Demo summary

Scott shows how to add a title, change text alignment, adjust colors, and apply bold formatting using the top menu bar.

Step-by-step

Select Text from the right-hand menu
Click Add a title to place a text box on the scene
Type your desired text into the box
Click and drag the text box to adjust size and placement
Use the top-hand menu to change text alignment to centered
Select the text color icon to change the font color
Click the Bold icon to format the text

Options

Use pre-built text templates by dragging them onto the scene
Use crosshair guides to center the text box on the screen

Tips

Use white text if a black font appears too dark against your background
Punch up the text by applying bold formatting

Highlights

“just like with other Google Drive tools such as Docs or Slides, we can click and drag and change the size and placement”

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