How to Use the Procreate Text Tool without LOSING YOUR MIND

I’ve got a quick tip for you this week! Procreate has changed their text tool several times since it was first introduced and if you’re still learning the program, this part of it can get pretty overwhelming. In today’s video, I share how I use the text tool, keep all of the options straight and easily make edits to typeable text without any broken glass in the process 😉

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TECH STUFF + ACCESSORIES I USE

✨ This artwork was created on a 5th gen iPad Pro (12.9”, 256GB) with a 2nd gen Apple Pencil using the Procreate app (v.5.2.5)

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro
00:15 Adding Text
00:30 Editing Text
01:05 Text Style Options
04:05 Recoloring Text

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LET’S CONNECT!

(Use #procreateit to tag your work!)

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[cindyartman]

The shattered iPad is a perfect picture to represent the maddening frustration of the Procreate text tool! Thank you for clearing up a few things!

[lorik]

I was trying to change my text font, just last night, and was SO FRUSTRATED because it couldn’t be changed. Now I understand about removing the blinking cursor! Thank you for all the time and energy you spend with your Procreate tutorials. I have taken a couple of your courses and they were VERY worthwhile.

[Dessthemess]

The title of this video is so perfect. I was absolutely mind blowing at how unreasonably difficult they made it.

I pasted text I had and the font was absolutely massive, even with it being at 1pt

[bogaanb]

Great lesson Procreate! Not too long, clear and concise tutorial. And NO music! Thank you!!

[jacquiemason]

Thank you Teela! I always learn something new in your videos!

[jcserendipity]

Oh, wow! There were several gems in that video! Great info in a short video. Thanks!

[JeanneSullivanDesign]

A HUGE timesaver!!! Thanks so much, Teela! In under 4 minutes you shared the Text Tool updates that would've taken me hours to puzzle out. Your title says it All! <3

[karenjones]

I’m like the rest, the blinking cursor was the best advice

[wanderingcreativity]

Thank you so much Teela this is a mighty help how insightful!

[TawnyPixie]

Wow, this was *really* helpful!! Thank you!!

[bbbeaucoup]

this is really helpful. I’ve struggled with trying to test out different fonts and colors when the blue highlight outline was visible and I didn’t understand why when the cursor was present I couldn’t modify anything… grrr. Now I get it! Thanks.

[helencampbell]

Thank you so much for this - it's been driving me crazy!

[chantalrochon]

This tutorial was informative. Thank you for this video. Merci! From Quebec, Canada 🍁

[elizabethrosen]

Oh my gosh this is helpful! Thank you:)

[eynl]

this is so good ❤ thank you for this tutorial

[tinabayy]

you’re great & your voice isn’t annoying lol. Glad that you & your channel exists.

[sshirleyks]

I’m just starting with Procreate and found your videos. They are very helpful, but there are SO MANY! I’m trying to make labels to sew into quilts, so I need text that I can convert into embroidery files. Your text videos are very helpful, but I’ve just barely dipped my toe in the water. There’s so much to learn to do the simplest tasks. And I’m old, so my brain doesn’t work very fast. 🤣 Thank you for your work.

[vespajen]

Thank you Teela! There is a lot to this text function, and you have very much helped me understand how to use it. Im a big fan of yours😊

[dianed]

Thank you so much - I have been using procreate for a while and this was amazing - now I will stop losing my mind!!! lol

[ajitpandey]

Power packed, almost everything one needs to dabble with text is skill fully woven in, thanks