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How to Extend a Text Clip Duration in Clipchamp
Question details
The user needs to adjust the duration of a text clip on the Clipchamp timeline, but the clip appears as a thin line and the duration handles are invisible or difficult to select.
- Product
- Clipchamp
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Editing a video timeline and attempting to make a text element stay on screen longer.
- Observed behavior
- The text clip on the timeline appears as a very thin line without visible handles, preventing the user from dragging to increase its duration, even though the text box in the preview can be moved and resized.
Ensure you have added your text layer to the timeline and that your clip is fully loaded in the Clipchamp editor.
Zoom In and Drag the Timeline Handles
The most common reason you cannot extend a text clip is that the timeline is zoomed out too far, making the green duration handles invisible.
In Clipchamp, the text box in the video preview and the actual timeline clip have completely separate editing controls. Adjusting the text box in the preview will only change its visual size and position. To change how long the text stays on the screen, you must adjust the edges of the clip directly on the bottom timeline.
Locate the zoom controls (the plus '+' icon) in the upper right or top area of the Clipchamp timeline and click it to zoom in on your text clip.
Click directly on the text clip within the bottom timeline so that it is actively selected. It should highlight when chosen.
Hover your mouse pointer over the left or right edge of the text clip until the green resize handle appears.
Click and drag the green handle to the right to extend the text duration, or to the left to shorten it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can I resize the text in the preview but not its duration?
The preview window controls the visual size and position of the text on the screen. To change how long the text appears in your video, you must adjust the text clip's edges directly on the timeline.
What if the green resize handles still do not appear after zooming in?
Ensure the text clip is actively selected, which usually highlights it. If the handles still do not appear, try refreshing the page or restarting the Clipchamp app to clear any temporary user interface glitches.
Can I type a specific duration time for my text in Clipchamp?
Clipchamp primarily relies on dragging the timeline handles to adjust clip lengths. You can use the timeline timecode as a reference while dragging to perfectly hit an exact duration.
