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How to Fix Clipchamp Text Object Has No Width on Timeline
Question details
The user is unable to extend the duration of a text object in Clipchamp because it appears too thin and lacks draggable handles.
- Product
- Clipchamp
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding and adjusting text overlays on a video timeline.
- Observed behavior
- The text object on the timeline appears as an extremely thin item without left or right draggable handles, making it impossible to adjust its duration.
Ensure you are using the latest version of your web browser or the Clipchamp desktop app, as timeline display glitches can often be resolved by a simple page refresh or software update.
Use the Timeline Zoom Control to Enlarge Objects
Zooming into the timeline expands the visual width of all elements, which often forces the draggable handles of extremely thin text objects to reappear.
Find the zoom-in icon (typically a plus '+' magnifying glass symbol) located near the top right or bottom right of the timeline panel in the Clipchamp interface.
Click the zoom-in button multiple times to increase the scale of your video timeline.
Check the previously thin text object. It should now appear wide enough to display its left and right draggable edges. Click and drag these handles to extend or shorten the duration of the text across your video.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Clipchamp text object appear as a thin line without handles?
This usually occurs when the timeline is fully zoomed out and the text object is added with a very short default duration. Because the timeline scale is compressed, the text object visually shrinks into a thin line, hiding its duration adjustment handles.
How do I add a text overlay correctly in Clipchamp?
Click on the 'Text' tab in the left sidebar, choose a title template, and drag it onto your timeline above your video track. If it appears too small to edit, immediately use the zoom-in tool on the timeline to expand it before making adjustments.
Can I edit the text if the timeline handles are missing?
Yes, you can edit the actual content of the text by moving the playhead over the text clip on the timeline until it shows on the main preview screen. Pause the video, then click directly on the text box in the video preview to begin typing.
