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How to add text to a screen recording

A short text callout ("Click Export", "New in v2") tells viewers what to look at, even with the sound off.

Updated October 20262 min readZoomr 1.15.1
  1. Move the playhead

    to where the text should appear.

  2. Press + Text

    in the Text tab.

  3. Type the callout.

    Keep it under 6 words.

  4. Choose a style:

    Dark pill, Yellow highlight or Plain. Set the size with the slider.

  5. Drag it on the preview

    to place it next to what it describes.

  6. Set how long it shows

    with ⇤ Start / End ⇥, or by dragging the block on the timeline's Text & blur row.

Text animates in and out smoothly and is included in every export format.

Writing callouts that work

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my own font?

Not yet. The three styles are designed to be readable on any background.