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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[nobsreviews]

Like anything with life, the more complicated it is to learn, the more power it gives you. GIMP gives me the power to create Photoshop-grade images with $0 spent.

[Bradleyarnup]

Thanks for the help. Gimp has to be one of the most unintuitive programs I've ever had to use, your video helped me navigate this madness.

[rbrathwaite]

I'm so glad I came across this tutorial. I was struggling with gimp but, watching your videos have helped me so much. I couldn't find my dockable tools for text. I was getting frustrated because I didnt know how to manipulate the text. After watching this video, I get it now.

[arthurking]

Davis Media Design is the best teacher and designer with GIMP. Congratulations

[VideoPod]

Great Tutorial my version of Gimp is newer and they moved a few things but I was able to replay your excellent instructions back over several times and figured it out. Thank You. Murph

[shreeramparija]

This tutorial was so helpful! I was going to uninstall GIMP but this video changed my mind. Thank you, sir.

[LieutenantBonk]

Great tutorial. I've been very frustrated with Gimp coming from Photoshop, but I'm sure I'll adjust.

[touchy]

What a very well-presented video. The speed was just right for packing so much in. knowing I can go back and too when I need.

[SanaagSoulja]

I swear to God, it took me a solid 15 minutes to figure out how to move text, pressed every possible key lolz and then it was ALT (=:
Thank you man.

[highlandermacleod]

15:48 On the Move Tool options, check "Move the active layer" instead of "Pick a layer or guide", then you can move your text around by clicking anywhere in the canvas and dragging it, you don't need to click on one of the characters of the text to move it around.

Thanks for the tutorial. Unfortunately with GIMP you can't edit the text again once you've already changed it. I didn't want to lose all the text editing and do it all again just to change the text color.

[samuelgranados]

I appreciate the time you took to explain this tool in detail. Extremely useful!

[SM-oywh]

Thanks for this video. It was taking a lot of time watching other videos and you made it so straightforward. Thank you again.

[amcds]

Great tutorial, very thorough. Thanks!

[buckmajor]

I was looking for a stroke option and finally found it. Thanks heaps.

[JaiManny]

Just want to say Many thanks for your tutorials. I have been using Gimp and Darktable more often now.

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[cruelorviscious]

Marking things I need to comeback to:
- Outline/Stroke: 20:20

[GeorgePencilArt]

Great video! As usual i pause a lot, look around, then resume. I do this like every 10 seconds. lol. But know I know more terms and layers stuff and only need to do this with a brand new concept.

[RS-wzef]

Outstanding video, thorough but simple. A very big help. Thanks!

[Apollo_Blaze]

I am learning a lot from this...Thank you for a good long video...does anyone know if Chivo Black font is already in Gimp?