Creating a Text Layer
- Click Add Layer in the Layers Panel.
- Select Text Layer.
- A new text layer will appear on your canvas.
Text Properties
These properties are found in the Text tab of the Inspector Panel.Text Content
- Double-click the text on the canvas OR select the layer and find the Text box in the Text tab.
- Type your message.
- Press Enter to commit or Escape to cancel.
Font Family
- Find the Font dropdown in the Text tab.
- Select a font from the list.
The canvas uses your browser’s fonts. The final wallpaper will use the fonts available on your iOS device.
Font Size
- Find Font Size in the Text tab.
- Enter a pixel value. For headlines, try 48-72. For small labels, try 14-18.
Text Color
- Find Color in the Text tab.
- Click the color picker to set the text’s appearance.
Alignment & Wrapping
- Align: Choose Left, Center, Right, or Justified.
- Wrapped: When enabled, text will automatically move to a new line if it hits the edge of the layer’s width.
Common Properties
Text layers support all standard properties in the Geometry and Compositing tabs.Geometry
- Position (X, Y): Location on the canvas.
- Bounds (W, H): The size of the text box. If Wrapped is on, the Width determines where lines break.
- Rotation: Rotate your text in 2D or 3D.
Compositing
- Opacity: Fade your text from 0% to 100%.
- Hidden: Toggle visibility.
Troubleshooting
”My text is cut off”
Solutions:- Increase the layer’s Width or Height in the Geometry tab.
- Reduce the Font Size.
- Toggle Wrapped off if you want it all on one line.
”I can’t see my text”
Check:- Is the text color the same as the background?
- Is the Opacity set to 0%?
- Is there actually text typed into the Text property?
Next Steps
Creating Animations
Fade text in and out
Basic Layers
Put shapes behind your text
Layer Hierarchy
Mask text with other layers
State Transitions
Change text between states