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# Adding Text Timeline FX

Use the Text Timeline FX to add movement and colour to text over time. The Text Timeline FX is the third effect on the Video Effects menu and in the pipeline.

Most Text Timeline FX can be previewed in real time. You can add several stacked Text Timeline FX to a timeline without significantly affecting performance.

Text Timeline FX differ from the full Text editor in several ways. With Text Timeline FX you can:

- Create a text layer with or without a matte
- Create a matte key
- Add text to a gap effect

You can also edit attributes such as colour and font directly in the XML file.

NoteTo use logos, you will have to work with the full Text editor.

To apply Text Timeline FX:

1. Select the video clip you want to apply the effect to.
2. Either click the FX button or right-click on the clip and select Add Effect. The Effects menu appears.
3. Click the Text button. A text icon appears on the clip.
4. Adjust the settings for the effect. You can also click the Enter Editor button to access the full editor for the effect.

#### Topics in this section

- Creating a Text Matte Key