Explore ways to add text

Whether adding a single line of text or multiple paragraphs, discover the best technique to use for each task.

Add a line of text

With the Type tool, click to add a single line, like a heading. Resize it to fit the design while ensuring you don’t distort it. A single line of text is known as "point type.”

Add paragraphs

Drag with the Type tool to create a text box with multiple lines of text. Then adjust the flow of text within it. Dragging to add text is called “area type.”

Format text attractively

Make the poster's heading and text more striking by changing fonts and text size.

Apply color to text

Change the default black heading to a different color and make it pop.