Text Tools
Creating, formatting, and managing typography in the NowToPrint Design Studio.
Text Tools
Creating, formatting, and managing typography in the NowToPrint Design Studio.
This guide covers all features of the text tools. It includes the essential knowledge needed for professional typography.
Adding Text
New Text Box
Click the T icon in the left panel or press the T key on your keyboard.
Click and drag on the canvas to define the size of the text box.
Click inside the text box and start typing.
Font Settings
Font Selection
NowToPrint includes 500+ professional fonts:
| Category | Example Fonts | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| Sans-Serif | Inter, Roboto, Open Sans | Modern, digital |
| Serif | Merriweather, Playfair | Corporate, elegant |
| Display | Poppins, Montserrat | Headlines, emphasis |
| Handwriting | Dancing Script, Pacifico | Invitations, cards |
| Monospace | JetBrains Mono, Fira Code | Technical documents |
Font Upload
You can upload your own fonts:
- Go to File → Upload Font
- Select a
.ttfor.otffile - The font is automatically added to your library
Important: Make sure the fonts you upload are properly licensed.
Typography Settings
Basic Formatting
| Property | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl+B | Bold text style |
| Italic | Ctrl+I | Italic text style |
| Underline | Ctrl+U | Underline |
| Strikethrough | - | Strikethrough |
Advanced Settings
Font Size .......... 6pt - 500pt
Line Height ........ Auto, or custom value (%)
Letter Spacing ..... -100 to +500Alignment
| Icon | Shortcut | Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| ⬅ | Ctrl+Shift+L | Left |
| ⬌ | Ctrl+Shift+C | Centre |
Ctrl+Shift+R | Right | |
| ⬌⬌ | Ctrl+Shift+J | Justify |
Text Styles
Create text styles for consistent designs:
Creating a Style
Configure the font, size, and colour settings you want.
Click the Save Style button in the right panel.
Enter a meaningful name such as "Heading H1" or "Body Text".
Preset Styles
| Style | Font | Size | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | Inter Bold | 48pt | Main heading |
| Heading 2 | Inter SemiBold | 32pt | Sub-heading |
| Heading 3 | Inter Medium | 24pt | Section heading |
| Body | Inter Regular | 12pt | Normal text |
| Caption | Inter Light | 10pt | Description |
Text Effects
Shadow
X Offset ........... Horizontal offset
Y Offset ........... Vertical offset
Blur ............... Blur radius
Color .............. Shadow colourOutline
Add a stroke around text:
- Thickness: 0.5pt - 10pt
- Colour: Any colour
- Style: Solid, dashed, dotted
Special Characters
To insert a special character:
- Go to Edit → Insert Special Character
- Browse by category or search
- Click a character to insert it
Commonly Used
| Character | Shortcut (Windows) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ® | Alt+0174 | Registered Trademark |
| ™ | Alt+0153 | Trademark |
| © | Alt+0169 | Copyright |
| € | Alt+0128 | Euro |
| £ | Alt+0163 | Pound Sterling |
Test Your Knowledge
Vérification des connaissances
Which keyboard shortcut is used to create a new text box?
For which designs are Sans-Serif fonts recommended?
What is text kerning?
How is overflowing text indicated?
Related Topics
Pro Tips
Quick Lorem Ipsum: Type "lorem" in a text box and press Enter. Sample text is inserted automatically.
Note: Overflowing text is indicated with a red border. Enlarge the box or reduce the font size.
Customisation: Save your frequently used style combinations. It saves time and ensures consistent design.
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