GIMP Basics: Text Tool In-Depth Tutorial

In this GIMP 2.10 tutorial, I show you an in-depth look at the Text Tool. This feature spotlight shows you where to find the tool, how to access and use the various Text Tool Options, how create a dynamic text box, how to style your text, and how to add effects to your text. This tutorial will cover everything beginners want to know about the text tool and text layers.

0:00 - Intro & Resources
0:50 - How to Add Text in GIMP
1:25 - Types of Text Boxes
3:06 - Text Layers
4:17 - Tool Options vs. Text Toolbox
5:18 - Changing Your Font
7:19 - Changing Font Size
7:44 - GIMP Text Editor
8:46 - Antialiasing & Hinting
10:17 - Changing Text Color
10:35 - Text Alignment
11:35 - Text, Line & Letter Spacing
13:48 - Changing Your Text Language
14:18 - Text Toolbox In-Depth
15:25 - Moving Text
16:13 - Text Context Menu
16:45 - Opening Text Files (Importing Paragraph Text)
20:14 - Creating Paths from Text
22:03 - Putting Text on a Path
23:53 - Changing Text Orientation
26:00 - Layer Menu Text Options
26:42 - How Text Effects Work on Text Layers
30:44 - Final Thoughts

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