{"id":166880,"date":"2021-05-07T12:33:57","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T10:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=166880"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:07:11","slug":"how-to-add-text-to-tiktok-in-5-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-add-text-to-tiktok-in-5-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Text to TikTok in 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding text to your TikTok videos on <a href=\"https:\/\/tik-tok.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/tik-tok.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a> devices is just one of the many features the app offers to help you create stunning videos. Although adding text to videos, slideshows, and clips is simple enough, it might take some practice to get the timing and quality just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Add Text to TikTok<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Open TikTok and Record Your Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open TikTok on your phone and sign in to your account if needed. Now record your video and tap on the check at the bottom right of the screen when done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-6.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Text to TikTok in 5 Easy Steps \" class=\"wp-image-166881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-6.jpg 283w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-6-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-6-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Tap \u2018Aa\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tap the text option represented by \u2018Aa\u2019 at the bottom of the screen to add text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-9.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Text to TikTok in 5 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-9.jpg 285w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-9-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-9-150x266.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Type in Your Text<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type in your chosen text and use the available options to customize the text size, font, color and other features. Once you are happy with your text, tap on \u2018Done\u2019 in the top right of your screen. From this point on, you will be able to change the position and duration of your text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"289\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-9.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Text to TikTok in 5 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-9.jpg 289w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-9-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-9-150x262.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Finalize Your Text Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Move your text to where you want it on the screen. Tap on it to see further options, such as setting the duration or editing the text if you aren\u2019t 100% happy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-4.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Text to TikTok in 5 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-4.jpg 288w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-4-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-4-150x264.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Preview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can preview the video with your text by pressing the play button at the bottom of the screen. This enables you to see what it will look like, if the timing is correct or if you need to make any adjustments. Once you\u2019re happy, you can tap on the green check at the bottom right of the screen. Once you do this, you will be taken through TikTok\u2019s usual video process for posting your video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-4.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Text to TikTok in 5 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-4.jpg 285w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-4-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-4-150x265.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create a Beautiful Video Containing Text<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TikTok makes it easy to create some stunning videos and add text for some extra bang. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-logo-xl,f_auto\/p\/4733b9b4-e62e-11e7-a355-357f180bea63\/1323620691\/tik-tok-icon.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">How to Make TikTok Videos<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/tik-tok.en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-make-tiktok-videos-in-3-fast-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">MORE TIPS<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/tik-tok.en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-make-tiktok-videos-in-3-fast-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding text to your TikTok videos on Android and iPhone devices is just one of the many features the app offers to help you create stunning videos. 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