Type Tool
Create text, titles, and lower thirds. Add static text, scrolling credits, and animated typography to videos.
Basic Tools
Shortcut: TBeginner8 min readQuick Reference
Type Tool
Adobe Premiere ProKeyboard Shortcut
Tkey
Toolbar Location
Tools panel — top section
Best Used For
- ▸Select, move, and trim clips in the timeline
- ▸Navigate and preview video footage efficiently
- ▸Create text overlays and title sequences
Beginner-Friendly⏱ 15–30 minutes to master
Key Settings
Add text:Edit text:Customize:Position:
The Type Tool creates text layers in your Premiere Pro sequence for titles, lower thirds, captions, and credits. Text created with the Type Tool can be customized in the Essential Graphics panel with fonts, colors, animation, and responsive design settings.
Where to Find It
Press T or select the Type Tool icon (capital T) from the toolbar. Click directly on the Program Monitor to start typing.
How to Use
- Add text: With the Type Tool active, click on the Program Monitor and start typing.
- Edit text: Select the text layer in the timeline or click on the text in the Program Monitor to edit.
- Customize: Open the Essential Graphics panel (Window > Essential Graphics) to change font, size, color, alignment, and animation.
- Position: Use the Selection Tool to drag text to the desired position.
- Animate: Apply text animation presets from the Essential Graphics panel.
Pro Tips
- Save custom title styles as templates for consistent branding across projects.
- Use Responsive Design in the Essential Graphics panel to keep text within safe margins.
- Create scrolling credits by setting the text to Roll in the Essential Graphics panel.