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How do I add, edit, and style text in Gamma?

How to format text in Gamma, how to edit text in a Gamma document, or how to change font styles in Gamma.

Updated over a week ago

Introduction

Gamma makes it easy to add, edit, and style text within your gamma.

🌀 Insight: With a simple text formatting menu, you can adjust font size, color, alignment, and add elements like links, lists, and footnotes.

How to Edit Text in Gamma

Step 1: Select a Card to Edit

  1. Open your gamma.

  2. Click on any card to begin editing.

  3. Start typing directly into the card.

Step 2: Format Your Text

  1. Highlight the text you want to format.

  2. A text formatting menu will automatically appear above.

  3. Choose from the available formatting options:

    • Font size – Adjust text size using the menu or by typing / and selecting a size.

    • Font color – Pick from predefined colors or create a custom theme for additional options.

    • Text formatting – Apply bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough.

    • Alignment – Align text left, center, or right.

Additional Text Features

Adding Footnotes

  1. Highlight the text where you want to add a footnote.

  2. Click Add Footnote from the text formatting menu.

  3. A footnote will appear at the bottom of the card where you can enter your reference.

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Adding Links

  1. Highlight the text you want to hyperlink.

  2. Click Insert Link in the text formatting menu.

  3. Enter the URL and confirm.

Using Lists & Blockquotes

  1. Select text and choose bulleted or numbered lists from the formatting menu.

  2. For blockquotes, type > before your text or select Blockquote from the menu.

💎 Pro Tip: Use blockquotes to make testimonials, quotes, or key points stand out. It’s a great way to add visual contrast without breaking the flow of your content.

FAQs & Common Issues

Why can’t I edit text on my mobile device?

  • Currently, Gamma only supports text editing on desktop. Mobile editing is not available yet.

Can I apply custom colors to my text?

  • Yes! You can select from available colors or create a custom theme for more options.

How do I change font styles or upload my own font?

  • Custom fonts are available for Pro users. You can upload a font through Page Setup.

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