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# Accessing Soft Text Controls

Use the Text editor to create text. Use the Text quick menu for making minor changes.

To access the Soft Text quick menu:

1. Select an element on the timeline and then click the Text soft effect button (or press Alt+8 from the EditDesk record timeline).
   TipYou may need to click the down arrow on the Soft Effects menu to see the Text soft effect button.
2. Select an option from the Soft Text Quick Menu box.

   Select: | To access controls for:
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   Basic | Changing text attributes such as font size, and to determine whether a matte is created.
   Layer Axis | Changing the orientation of the text layer. If you are working in proxy mode, the values correspond to the proxy.
   Fill/Under | Changing the fill or underline attributes for the text.
   Out/Shad | Changing the outline and shadow of the text.

3. To access the soft Text editor, double-click the element or click E beside the soft effect button.