How to change or add text on TikTok

If you use TikTok frequently, you may want to add or change text in different parts of your videos. Maybe you want to liven things up, or maybe you’ve seen some original text that would be perfect for your latest creation. Whatever the reason, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s a relatively simple process.

This article will tell you everything you need to know about how to add or change text on TikTok.

How to add text to your videos on TikTok

From the edit menu, you can add any effect, including text, to your videos. After you’ve recorded your video, do the following to directly add the text you want:

1. In the video editing menu in TikTok, select the “Text” icon at the top right.
   
2. Type the text you want to add to your video.
   
3. Select your desired font or color via the drop down menus.
   
4. Use the alignment bar to position the text.
   
5. Cycle through the available subtitle styles by pressing the “A” button repeatedly or holding it down to see more options.
   
6. Click “Done” once you are happy with the look of the text.
   
7. To place your text in specific parts of your video, drag it where you want it to be.
   
8. Select “Next” and you will be directed to the upload menu.
   
9. Then you can compose or upload your video.
   

You can also follow these steps to add text to each joined video. And you can use each text box separately as stickers or separate elements to add a lot of different text in your TikTok video.

How to edit the text of your TikTok video

Before uploading and publishing your TikTok video, you can edit the text:

1. Select the text you added.
   
2. Choose “Edit” from the pop-up options.
   
3. Change your title if necessary.
   
4. Select “Done” when you are happy with your edits.
   

Edit the length of text in your TikTok video

You can customize the length of the text that will be displayed in your video. Alternatively, you can also have the text change at different stages of the video. And you can choose where you want your text to appear for the first time in your TikTok video. Below are the steps to edit the text length in your TikTok video:

1. Select the text you want to change.
   
2. Choose “Set Duration” in your options.
   
3. To set the time period for the text, drag the time slider at the bottom of the screen to the right or left.
   
4. Click the “Play” button above the time slider and you can see how your text looks in your TikTok video.
   
5. When you’re happy with the way the text appears in your TikTok video, click the “checkmark” symbol in the bottom right corner.
   

Convert your text to speech in your TikTok video

Any text you’ve added to your TikTok video can be easily converted to speech using the TikTok text-to-speech converter. The converter helps you convert any text in your video into robotic voice narration.

Below are some possible reasons why you may consider using this feature:

• If you want to remain anonymous, are shy, or don’t like the way you speak, you may not be interested in using your own voice in your videos.
• Some of the people watching your video may have vision problems or may have difficulty reading, and the text-to-speech feature will help them connect or interact with your content.
• With both written text and text-to-speech, your video will be more accessible to a variety of users. As such, you will find that your TikTok videos will receive more engagement.
• You can add more spice to your TikTok content with humor or drama using the text-to-speech feature.

How to use text-to-speech in your TikTok video

Using this amazing feature is super easy. This is what you should do:

1. To create your video, click the “+” button at the bottom of the screen.
   
2. Create/record your video and go edit.
   
3. When you are directed to the next screen, click on the “text” option at the bottom.
   
4. Type your text, making sure it is not too long or it will get cut off.
   
5. Select and drag your text box to where you want it to display in the video.
   
6. Activate the “Text to Speech” box by selecting the text box and selecting the “Text to Speech” option from the menu.
   

Your TikTok video will have the robotic voice narrating your video. If you wish, you can duplicate the feature within the video at different times and with different text.

Why you should add text to your TikTok videos

Adding text to your TikTok videos helps viewers connect with your content in a deeper way. It also helps the hearing-impaired understand the context and information in your TikTok video. Let’s discuss why you should add text to your TikTok videos.

Ensures your video has more content

Not all videos work well with just audio or voiceover. For videos that contain recipes, for example, you can include additional details on the screen that are too specific to say.

Adding text makes your content inclusive

If someone forgets their headphones but wants to watch their TikTok videos silently while traveling, for example, they can easily follow the text of the video. This also applies to people with hearing impairments. Some non-native viewers understand written English better than spoken words.

Create better sequencing

Most great videos have a beginning, middle, and conclusion. Adding text to your TikTok video will make important sequences in your video more impactful and memorable, as well as help viewers understand your content. If your TikTok video helps people solve a problem, use text to highlight it and grab the viewer’s attention from the start. Also, if you’re appealing to a specific demographic, mention it via text so they know you’re targeting them.

Allows marketing opportunities

If you use TikTok to market brands or products, placing text in your videos can give viewers more important information, such as product features and selling points.

Make your TikTok videos more dynamic

TikTok’s text editing features are head and shoulders above the competition. You can add text at different stages of your video, change the length of the text, and there’s even a text-to-speech option. All of this can help take your videos to the next level.