The following table shows the recommended workflow for creating text in the Text module.
| Step: | Refer to: |
|---|---|
| 1. Determine whether the text will appear over a clip, a black background, or a coloured frame. | Accessing the Text Module. |
| 2. Set text processing options. | Setup and Processing Options. |
| 3. Determine whether you want to create a text roll, a text crawl, or text on a path or standard layer. | Creating Text Rolls and Text Crawls. |
| 4. Create a layer. | Adding Text to Clips. |
| 5. Set the position, size, and offset of the layer. | Modifying Layer and Character Properties. |
| 6. Enter text or load an existing text file. | Entering Text and Loading Text Files. |
| 7. Set text attributes. | Creating Text Effects. |
| 8. Preview the result and process the final clip. | Setup and Processing Options. |
