TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Beginner

6 min

Design with bold headlines and clean body text

Add headlines or paragraphs, pick expressive fonts, and format type to suit your layout.

What you’ll need

What you’ll learn

Add headlines and paragraph text

Click to add a bold headline or drag a box to create flowing paragraph text. Move, resize, and type directly on the canvas.

Choose fonts and adjust formatting

Pick fonts from the Adobe Fonts Library to match your design’s vibe. Then adjust size, alignment, and spacing to create a polished look and a clear visual hierarchy.

Format text for structure and style

Apply bold, italics, bullet points, and number lists to organize your message.
Bonus tip: Some fonts include hidden glyph alternates — especially those labeled “Pro.” Select a character to reveal your options.


Instruction by

Brian Wood

May 6, 2025

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