Gimp: edit text - how it works

With Gimp you can not only edit graphics, but also add text to these images. We explain how to do it.

Edit text with GImp

1. Click the A icon in the toolbar or press the [T] key to select the text tool.
2. The tool settings now show text settings. Set things like font, size and color here as you like.
3. The "Use text editor" option can also be helpful. This makes pure text editing easier, since a multicolored graphic can often be annoying as a background.
4. You also have other basic text editing functions here.
5. If, on the other hand, you have already inserted text, you can select and change it again at any time using the text editing tool.
6. How to create and change text for your Gimp projects with just a few clicks.

Text editing is just one of many useful functions that Gimp offers. For a quick overview, we next have the most important tips for beginners about Gimp for you.