Text placement checklist
- Use short titles.
- Keep text away from the top and bottom edges.
- Maintain strong contrast against the background.
- Check profile-grid and Explore previews.
- Avoid placing essential words across a likely crop boundary.
Readable Reel titles
Reel Cover Text Placement Guide
A strong title must be large enough to read and positioned so it survives different crops. Use the central region and test the square and 4:5 previews.
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Use the rule of thirds
The rule-of-thirds overlay can help balance text and a face or product while keeping both close to the center.
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