What Should I Do If I Can't Display My Text (Editorial Content)?

If your text does not appear in the preview after you've edited it and selected the text track, it may be hidden, transparent, too small, or covered by other layers. You can usually restore it by adjusting a few settings.

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CapCut
CapCut
Jan 21, 2026
2 min(s)

If your text does not appear in the preview after you've edited it and selected the text track, it may be hidden, transparent, too small, or covered by other layers. You can usually restore it by adjusting a few settings. 📍 If the text still doesn't appear, please contact our support team with your project details so we can help you further.

Table of content
  1. 1. Adjust the Text Position
  2. 2. Check the Layer Order
  3. 3. Increase Text Opacity
  4. 4. Increase the Text Size
  5. 5. Check Entry Animations

Try the following steps:

1. Adjust the Text Position

  • Select the text track on the timeline.
  • Go to Text > Basic attributes.
  • Move or adjust the position until the text box appears in the preview.
Adjust text position in CapCut

2. Check the Layer Order

Your text may be hidden behind other elements.

  • Tap Text to select the text track.
  • Move the text layer above picture-in-picture, stickers, or other content layers.
Move text layer in CapCut

3. Increase Text Opacity

If the text is fully transparent, it won't be visible.

  • Select the text track.
  • Tap Text > Basic and scroll down.
  • In the Opacity slider, increase the value and check if the text reappears.
Adjust text opacity in CapCut

4. Increase the Text Size

The text might be too small to see.

  • Select the text track.
  • Go to Text > Basic.
  • In the Font size settings, increase the text size and see if it becomes visible.
Adjust font size in CapCut

5. Check Entry Animations

Some entry animations can delay or hide the text.

  • Select the text track.
  • Tap Animation.
  • Remove or disable entry animations and check if the text is restored.
Adjust text animation in CapCut

These steps usually bring the text back into view.

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