Selection tool

Changes the pointer to an arrow and allows you to select text or objects for operations. See Using the Selection Tool.

Text tool

Changes the pointer to an I-beam and allows you to enter text. See Working with Text.

Video Placement tool

Changes the pointer to a hand and allows you to pan around the entire video clip within the Title tool.

Drawing tools

Allow you to draw boxes, circles, ovals, and lines. See Creating Graphic Objects.

Styles button

Displays (as a tear-off menu) examples of the styles you defined and allows you to select one. See Recalling a Title Style.

Save Style Parameter button

Displays the Title Style sheet and allows you to modify it and save the changes. See Saving a Title Style.

Templates pop-up menu

Allows you to create a standard format for text and graphics that you use regularly. The template prevents you from changing the position, colors, shadows, or graphics, which ensures consistency. See Creating Title Templates and Using Title Templates.

Line attribute tools

Allow you to change the corners of boxes, line and border thickness, and arrowhead styles. See Selecting Line Attributes.

Background Selection tools

Allow you to switch between a video and opaque background and change the color of opaque backgrounds. See Selecting a Background.

Text formatting tools

Allow you to set various text attributes such as font, font size, kerning, and leading. See Formatting the Text.

Color Selection boxes

Allow you to change the color of text and objects. See Selecting Colors and Setting Transparency.

Transparency Level boxes

Allow you to change the transparency levels of text and objects. See Adjusting the Transparency.

Color and Transparency Blend tools

Allow you to create a blend between two colors or two transparency values. See Blending Two Colors in an Object.

Shadow tools

Allow you to create drop shadows and depth shadows for text and objects and to preview the degree of softness set for shadows. See Working with Shadows.

Rolling Title button

Allows you to create rolling titles. See Creating Rolling and Crawling Titles.

Crawling Title button

Allows you to create crawling titles. See Creating Rolling and Crawling Titles.