Facebook: How to Add Text to Facebook Reels

Users can customize their font in a number of ways

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Facebook Reels allows users to add text to Reels, which they can customize by choosing from different fonts, colors and more. Our guide will show you how to add text to Facebook Reels.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Facebook application on iOS.

Step 1: Once you’ve recorded or uploaded clips in Reels, tap “Text” on the right side of the screen.



Screenshot of the Facebook Reels editing screen with a red arrow pointing at "Text" on the right side of the screen

Step 2: Type your desired text.



Screenshot of the Facebook Reels text editing screen. The application is waiting for the user to type their desired text.

Step 3: You can customize your text in a number of ways.

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