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Last Updated: 2022. 05. 20
Summary
In the post, we are going to show you the step by step on how you can make a text appear and disappear in your TikTok video using the app itself or a third-party app, FlexClip.

As a frequent user on TikTok, you may always try to use the text creatively in your video to make it much more appealing and entertain your viewers. One creative and interesting thing to do with your TikTok video text is by making the words appear and disappear during your video.

Here's our simple tutorial on how you can make a text appear and disappear in your TikTok video.

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Part 1 How to Make Your Text Appear and Disappear on TikTok

When you edit your video text on TikTok, there is no any specific tool available for making the words appear and disappear. But the Set Duration option allows you to make your text appear and disappear easily.

Sound's good? Let's get started.

Step 1
Open the TikTok app on your phone and record a video, or choose a video from your camera roll.
Step 2
Once done, click the checkmark icon and tap on the Text icon to type the text that you want to add there.
Add Text to TikTok Video

Add Text to TikTok Video

Step 3
Customize the text on font, color, etc. Once you have finalized the text, tap "Done" on the top right of the screen.
Step 4
Select the text you have just added and choose the Set Duration option to adjust when you want the text to appear and disappear in your video.
Set TikTok Video Text Duration

Set TikTok Video Text Duration

Step 5
Now you can choose where your text should appear and disappear by dragging and dropping the text overlay on the timeline.
Step 6
Once you are satisfied with the text duration, click on the checkmark, then your words will appear and disappear in your video when you play it.

Part 2 How to Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation

If you need more effects while making your text appear and disappear, such as fade in and fade out and more text animations, a third-party video editor like FlexClip is the easiest option.

FlexClip's powerful features allow you to easily make your words appear and disappear with animation and it also offers hundreds of font options and styles for you to customize your text.

Follow these simple steps to make text appear and disappear with animation in a TikTok video.

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Step 1
Drag and drop your footage to FlexClip video editor, or you can upload from your phone directly, then apply them to the Timeline. Here remember to pick the proper ratio of 9:16 for your TikTok video.
Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Add Media

Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Add Media

Step 2
Then go to the Text tab in the left toolbar, pick the text effect you like, and type in your words to the video. Also, explore different options and perform customizations accordingly to edit your TikTok video texts.
Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Add Text

Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Add Text

Step 3
To make the text appear and disappear in your TikTok video, navigate to the Timeline and select the text overlay and by dragging and dropping it to adjust the text duration.
Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Adjust Time

Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Adjust Time

Step 4
After that, you can animate your text when it appears and disappears, simply go to the Motion icon then pick the animation from the In(how the text appears) and Out(how the text disappears) options.
Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Add Animation

Make Text Appear and Disappear with Animation - Add Animation

Final Words

Now you know how to make text appear and disappear on TikTok and also using the third-party video editor, FlexClip. It is simple and you can use it in so many videos to make them fun and interesting. Just try it now.

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