# Text

Add text labels and descriptions to your screenshots.

**Shortcut:** T

## How to use

1. Select the Text tool (press T)
2. Click where you want to add text
3. Start typing
4. Click outside or press Escape to finish

To edit existing text: **double-click** the text annotation.

## Options

| Option | Values | Description |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| **Color** | Any color | Text color |
| **Size** | 8–300pt | Font size |
| **Style** | Standard, Outlined, Box | Text style |
| **Alignment** | Left, Center, Right | Text alignment |
| **Shadow** | On / Off | Drop shadow behind the text |

### Text styles

- **Standard** — Plain text
- **Outlined** — Text with a contrasting outline (readable on any background)
- **Box** — Text inside a colored box

### Formatting

| Format | Shortcut |
|--------|----------|
| **Bold** | Cmd/Ctrl+B |
| **Italic** | Cmd/Ctrl+I |
| **Underline** | Cmd/Ctrl+U |
| **Strikethrough** | — |

## Auto-contrast

When using **Box** style, the text color automatically adjusts to complement the box color based on its hue and brightness. A dark box gets light text, a light box gets dark text — always readable without manual tweaking.

## Multi-line text

- Press **Enter** to create a new line
- Drag the edges to resize the text box
- Text wraps automatically within the box

## Tips

- **Outlined text** — Best for readability on busy backgrounds
- **Box style** — Creates a clean label effect
- **Quick labels** — Click, type, done
- **Resize** — Drag corners to adjust text area

## Examples

**Labeling a button:**
> Add "Click here" with an arrow pointing to it

**Adding instructions:**
> Use multi-line text to explain steps

**Creating titles:**
> Large, bold text for section headers

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*See also: [Counter Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/counter ) | [Arrow Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/arrow )*

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From https://hypernuclear.com/docs/hypershot/tools/text/