How to Add Text in Movie Maker

Ever wondered how to liven up your videos with text? Movie Maker, a popular video editing software by Microsoft, offers a straightforward way to add text to your videos. Whether you want to introduce your video, provide subtitles, or add captions, we’ve got you covered in this comprehensive guide.

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Before we dive into the process, ensure you have the latest version of Windows Essentials or Movie Maker installed. Now, let's get started with adding text to your videos.

Understanding TextTool in Movie Maker

Movie Maker uses a feature called TextTool to add text to your videos. It allows you to create titles, credits, and captions with various fonts, colors, and styles. Let's explore how to use it.

You'll find the TextTool in the 'Animations' tab of the 'Home' ribbon. Clicking on it reveals a panel with text customization options. Here, you can choose from various text styles and animations.

Adding a Title to Your Video

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A title can help set the tone and grab the viewer's attention. Here's how to add a title to your video:

1. Place the playhead at the starting point where you want the title to appear.
2. Click on 'TextTool' in the 'Animations' tab.
3. Select a title style, and then click 'OK'.
4. Type or paste your title in the text box.
5. Customize the text by changing the font, color, size, and other attributes using the 'Text' options in the 'Tools' tab.

Creating Credits or Subtitles

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Movie Maker's TextTool also makes it easy to add credits or subtitles to your videos. Here's how:

1. Place the playhead at the starting point for your credits or subtitles.
2. Click on 'TextTool' and select a suitable style.
3. Type or paste your credit or subtitle text. For multiple lines, press 'Enter'.
4. Customize the text as desired.
5. To add additional lines, right-click on the text box and select 'Add TextBox'.

Modifying and Animating Your Text

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TextTool offers several ways to customize and animate your text. Let's explore these options.

You can find these customization options in the 'Animations' and 'Text' tabs. Here, you can change the text's appearance, add animations, and adjust timings. Experiment with different options to create the perfect text effect.

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Changing Text Attributes

Here, you can modify the font, color, size, and alignment of your text. You can also add backgrounds, shadows, and borders to make your text stand out.

To access these options, select the text, and then click on the 'Text' tab in the 'Tools' ribbon. Here, you can adjust various attributes of your selected text.

Animating Text

Movie Maker offers a range of text animations to help your text shine. You can add Entrance, Exit, and Emphasis animations to your text for a dynamic touch.

To add animations, select the text, and then click on 'Animations' in the 'Home' ribbon. Here, you can choose from various animation styles, durations, and timings to create captivating text effects.

That's a wrap on adding text to your videos using Movie Maker. Now, go ahead and start creating engaging, text-rich videos that tell your story in a powerful way. Happy editing!