> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.prismlive.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.prismlive.com/desktop/guides/sources/text-template-source/using-text-template-source.md).

# Using Text Template Source

The text template source can add splendid animation effects and allow users to set their own messages.

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To add this, click the **+** button in the **Sources** tab. Then, select **Text Template** source and click **OK**.

<figure><img src="/files/L7O7Lgw1sPhAjZnlKxnd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click the <strong>+</strong> button in the <strong>Sources</strong> tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/VYy4kIAFOWwvzo0UJaDh" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Text Template</strong> source.</p></figcaption></figure>

A list of available text templates will appear, as shown in the image below. There are five categories: **TITLE**, **SCREEN SAVER**, **SOCIAL**, **CAPTION**, and **STICKER**.

When you select a template, the text you entered in the textbox is previewed with the template's animation. Click the **OK** button to add the text template, or click **Detailed Settings** to adjust various options, such as font, size, color, and motion settings.

<figure><img src="/files/y8BXQCAyZhZ66y4j0Pwi" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>TITLE</strong> category of the text template</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/JwNzPXrLqhFlmTwFyQpT" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>SCREEN SAVER</strong> category of the text template</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/OpTJmTjtEeDhFAux9wH9" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>SOCIAL</strong> category of the text template</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/OEP6tHXEW1m7Tcuizu8e" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>CAPTION</strong> category of the text template</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/W4TJjP0ararSo9sOXRUF" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>STICKER</strong> category of the text template</p></figcaption></figure>

You can also set options through the source's properties window, which can be accessed by double clicking the source in the **Source** tab, or right-clicking the source to open the context menu.

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*K8dJIMYuhv2cGJ7Q9TS5ew.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Properties window of the text template</p></figcaption></figure>

[Desktop](/desktop/overview.md), [Guides](/desktop/guides.md), [Sources](/desktop/guides/sources.md), [Text Template Source](/desktop/guides/sources/text-template-source.md)


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