In the text properties panel you can select the font, style, design and attributes of your text. Type out your text in the text box, and then, tap on the “Aa” icon on the far right to open the text editing properties. This can only be done if the text layer has not been rasterized. The text can be edited by tapping once on the text box to open the keyboard.Īlternatively, you can go to the Layers Panel, and then double tap on the editable text layer > Edit. The color of the text can be changed by using the Color Palette located in the top right-hand corner of the screen. If you want to use this Scribble option anytime in the future, just go back to the settings and enable it again.

Next, tap on the green tab to the right of it so that this option is turned off (shows as gray). Tap on the Apple Pencil option and on the right-hand side, scroll down until you see Scribble. Go to your iPad settings and scroll down until you see Apple Pencil. The Scribble option allows you to write in the text box, but it can cause issues for some who may want to use a bigger keyboard. A quick solution is to disable the Scribble option. Sometimes, you're stuck with a smaller keyboard and none of the gestures or suggestions online seem to help. If you are having trouble accessing your full sized keyboard, we can help with that. If you are still new to Procreate, we highly recommend taking a look at our 5 top tips for using Procreate.Ī text box will appear with your keyboard beneath it. After the image has been imported, tap on the Actions tool again and select Add > Add text. To do this, tap on the Actions or wrench icon in the top left corner and select Add > Insert a file. In the image below, we created our custom canvas, and then imported the bee design.

If not, you can start by creating a custom sized canvas. If you are adding text to your design, open your design in Procreate. This method allows fonts to be installed across your system and can be used by other apps as well. Grab the bee design along with many other fantastic design resources, discounted by a massive 91% in The Sublimation Craft Bundle vol 8!īefore we begin, it’s a good idea to first download and install your fonts on your iPad.

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