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# Add text

Use a text object to display a static, dynamic, or combined message.

**Static text** stays the same for every product. Use it for messages that you don't want to change

For example:

* <mark style="color:$info;">`Get free delivery!`</mark>
* ![](/files/Al4lOoQUEf2PcsyzRCRA)

**Dynamic text** uses a project field. Use it for messages that you do want to change based on product data.

For example:

* title: <mark style="color:$success;">`World Cup T-Shirt`</mark>, <mark style="color:$success;">`Wimbledon T-Shirt`</mark>
* ![](/files/sqGzKdV8wDB1LXys2TKJ)
* price: <mark style="color:$success;">`$29.99`</mark>, <mark style="color:$success;">`$39.99`</mark>
* ![](/files/ner1hrj0OVE27CHWr6Fl)

You can also combine static and dynamic text.

For example:

* <mark style="color:$info;">`Get free delivery on any`</mark> <mark style="color:$success;">`World Cup T-Shirt`</mark> <mark style="color:$info;">`over`</mark> <mark style="color:$success;">`$29.99`</mark><mark style="color:$info;">`!`</mark>
* ![](/files/opC21sZeE8bzXlIWzYI3)

### How to add text to your image template

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Add a text object

Open the template in the Image Editor.

Click **Text** to add a text object.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Add your message

Select the new text object.

Open **Design**.

Use **Value** to create your message.

#### Static text

Enter text directly in **Value**.

Example: Get free delivery!

#### Dynamic text

Select a project field to display its value.

Example: A product title or price.

#### Combined text

Enter fixed text, then add one or more project fields.

Example: Get free delivery on any product title over price!
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Style and position the text

Drag or resize the text object on the canvas.

Use **Design** to set the font, color, alignment, spacing, shadow, or stroke.

Use **Layout** to enter an exact X/Y position and width or height.

Preview different products to check dynamic and combined text.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Use a project field only when it exists in every project using the template.
{% endhint %}

### Text settings

<figure><img src="/files/491846d18eb0f1940651e4fdbef757697bc1dbd2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

| Setting                                                                                                                      | Description                       | Details                                                                                                                   |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Layout**                                                                                                                   | Positions and sizes the text box. | Enter the X/Y position and width or height in pixels.                                                                     |
| **Value**                                                                                                                    | Defines the text content.         | Enter static text, select dynamic fields, or combine both.                                                                |
| [**Font**](/manage-improve-product-data/creatives-create-and-edit-images/the-image-editor/brand-kit/upload-a-custom-font.md) | Controls text appearance.         | Choose a font, color, decoration, alignment, line height, and spacing. Use **Scale to fit** to resize text automatically. |
| **Shadow**                                                                                                                   | Adds a drop shadow.               | Set its color, opacity, X/Y offset, and blur. An offset of `0,0` adds no shadow.                                          |
| **Stroke**                                                                                                                   | Adds a border around letters.     | Set its color, opacity, width, and style: **None**, **Continuous**, or **Dashed**.                                        |

To upload a font, see [Upload a custom font](/manage-improve-product-data/creatives-create-and-edit-images/the-image-editor/brand-kit/upload-a-custom-font.md).


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