Display the Text Inspector or Text HUD

Open the Text Inspector to access advanced parameter controls that adjust text format, appearance, and layout. Some of these controls are also available in the Text HUD.

Display the Text Inspector

Select text in the Canvas, Layers list, or Timeline.
Do one of the following:
- Click Inspector (in the upper-left corner of the Motion workspace), then click Text.
- Choose Window > Inspector.
- Click the “i” button on the HUD.
- Press Command-3.

Display the Text HUD

Select text in the Canvas, Layers list, or Timeline.
Press F7 or D.