{"id":182325,"date":"2024-04-02T09:21:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/?post_type=tutorial&#038;p=182325"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:04:11","slug":"annotations","status":"publish","type":"tutorial","link":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/annotations\/","title":{"rendered":"Add Arrows, Shapes, &#038; Callouts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/hpqpfp4etr.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_hpqpfp4etr seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/hpqpfp4etr\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-annotations-overview\">Annotations Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Annotations are visual elements and text to emphasize, direct viewers&#8217; attention, provide additional information, or cover up areas in your video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camtasia Editor includes six types of annotations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" class=\"wp-image-260185\" style=\"width: 302px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/callout-ex-border.png\" alt=\"callout example of video title and arrow with text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/callout-ex-border.png 302w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/callout-ex-border-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/callout-ex-border-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/callout-ex-border-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>Callouts<\/strong><br>Add a callout to display onscreen text, titles, and lower-thirds, or to focus viewers&#8217; attention. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" class=\"wp-image-260193\" style=\"width: 302px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixelate-blur-ex-border.png\" alt=\"pixelate blur annotation example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixelate-blur-ex-border.png 302w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixelate-blur-ex-border-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixelate-blur-ex-border-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixelate-blur-ex-border-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>Blur &amp; Highlight<\/strong><br>Add a blur to cover up an area or a highlight to emphasize an area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" class=\"wp-image-260200\" style=\"width: 302px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-annotation-ex-border.png\" alt=\"arrow annotation example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-annotation-ex-border.png 302w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-annotation-ex-border-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-annotation-ex-border-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-annotation-ex-border-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Arrows &amp; Lines<\/strong><br>Add arrows to point out areas or lines to add visual elements. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-260218\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sketch-motion-annotation.gif\" alt=\"Sketch motion circle and arrow annotations\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Sketch Motion Callouts<\/strong><br>Add an animated callout to give the appearance of drawing on the screen to highlight specific areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" class=\"wp-image-260240\" style=\"width: 302px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shapes-annotation-ex-yellow-border.png\" alt=\"shape annotation example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shapes-annotation-ex-yellow-border.png 302w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shapes-annotation-ex-yellow-border-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shapes-annotation-ex-yellow-border-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shapes-annotation-ex-yellow-border-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Shapes<\/strong><br>Add shapes as a visual elements or to cover up areas.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" class=\"wp-image-260252\" style=\"width: 302px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/keystrokes-border-1.png\" alt=\"Control + C keystroke annotation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/keystrokes-border-1.png 302w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/keystrokes-border-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/keystrokes-border-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/keystrokes-border-1-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Keystroke Callouts<\/strong><br>Add callouts to display keyboard shortcuts mentioned in your video. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-add-an-annotation\">1. Add an Annotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/0k8qpwgk6q.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:75.0% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_0k8qpwgk6q seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/0k8qpwgk6q\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Annotations<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click a subtab to browse the annotations available for each type. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Style<\/strong> dropdown, select <strong>All<\/strong> to view all annotations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag the annotation onto the timeline or canvas. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notice notice-camtasia\">\r\n\t<p><b>Note:<\/b> Additional callouts are available in the Camtasia Assets. To browse these assets, select <strong>Media tab > Camtasia Assets subtab > Callouts > See All<\/strong>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/camtasia-assets\/\">Enhance Your Video with Camtasia Assets<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-position-the-annotation\">2. Position the Annotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The timeline displays the sequence of all media in a video. The timeline playhead displays the current frame in the video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/47c9bohx3s.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:46.56% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_47c9bohx3s seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/47c9bohx3s\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To position when the annotation appears in your video: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag the annotation to where you want the annotation to start on the timeline. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To edit the duration, drag the end of the annotation in or out. The default duration is five seconds. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The canvas is the video preview area. On the canvas, set the desired position and size for the annotation. Complete any of the following edits on the canvas to position media in your video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/5i4huulc9m.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_5i4huulc9m seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/5i4huulc9m\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Move<\/strong><br>Click and drag the annotation to move to a new location on the canvas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/nji253o5jb.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_nji253o5jb seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/nji253o5jb\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Resize \/ Scale<br><\/strong>Click to select the annotation on canvas. Drag a corner handle in or out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/b5ardx5lx1.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_b5ardx5lx1 seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/b5ardx5lx1\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Rotate<br><\/strong>Click to select media on canvas. Drag the center handle in the annotation to rotate around the anchor point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/sugcka6z1o.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_sugcka6z1o seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/sugcka6z1o\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Align<\/strong><br>The canvas offers boundary guidelines to help you snap objects to the edge or center of the canvas, or align with other media or annotations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Canvas Guides:<\/strong>&nbsp;The guides appear as you drag media on the canvas. Drag media until it aligns with the edge or center of the canvas, or other media guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ruler Guides:<\/strong>&nbsp;See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/edit-canvas\/\">Align Media with Ruler Guides<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/x0276lb3mc.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_x0276lb3mc seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/x0276lb3mc\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Edit Callout Text<br><\/strong>Double-click the callout on the canvas and enter the desired text. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-customize-the-annotation\">3. Customize the Annotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"592\" class=\"wp-image-260771\" style=\"width: 440px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/properties-panel-annotation.png\" alt=\"Callout tab selected in Properties panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/properties-panel-annotation.png 440w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/properties-panel-annotation-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/properties-panel-annotation-150x202.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click to select the annotation on the timeline or canvas. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Properties <\/strong>button to customize the settings available for the annotation such as color, text, and style. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on the annotation selected, the properties panel displays the following tabs: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual properties tab <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"37\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-260658\" style=\"width: 37px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/visual-properties-tab.png\" alt=\"Visual properties tab\">:<\/strong> Fine tune edits on the canvas with properties such as scale, opacity, position, and rotation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text properties tab <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" class=\"wp-image-260652\" style=\"width: 36px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/text-properties-tab.png\" alt=\"Text properties tab\">: <\/strong>Edit the font, style, and colors for the annotation text. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annotation properties tab <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"37\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-260646\" style=\"width: 37px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annotation-properties-tab.png\" alt=\"Annotation properties tab\">: <\/strong>Edit properties specific to the selected annotation type such as style and color. For example, enter the keystrokes to display for Keystroke annotations or set the draw time for Sketch Motion callouts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To quickly change a set of properties for a consistent look, style, or brand across videos, select a theme from the <strong>Theme<\/strong> dropdown. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/themes\/\">Build Your Color Palette<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you edit the properties, the canvas shows a preview of the changes. To learn more, see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/media-properties\/\">Discover the Properties Panel<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip tip-camtasia\">\r\n\t<p>Tip: Save annotations for reuse.<\/p>\r\n\t<p>Add a custom annotation to your list of Favorites or preset annotations. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/customize-camtasia\/\">Customize Camtasia<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-enhance-the-annotation\">4. Enhance the Annotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply animations, transitions, behaviors, or visual effects to enhance or animate annotations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/d4imyd4apt.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:55.0% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_d4imyd4apt seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/d4imyd4apt\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, to animate an annotation similar to the example above, drag a <strong>Slide Right<\/strong> transition to the start of the callout and a <strong>Slide Left<\/strong> transition to the end.  <br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"398\" class=\"wp-image-260904\" style=\"width: 346px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/apply-transition-annotation.png\" alt=\"Drag transition onto start or end of callout on timeline.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/apply-transition-annotation.png 692w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/apply-transition-annotation-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/apply-transition-annotation-150x172.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, see the following tutorials: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/animations-in-depth\/\">Animations In-Depth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/animation-behaviors\/\">Animate Text &amp; 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Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.techsmith.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002943931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">update to the latest version<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"feedback-widget\">\n    <p>Was this helpful?<\/p>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/techsmith.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_29LXZRGdyxlFBDE?Q_Language=EN&amp;Source=annotations&amp;Product=Camtasia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes<\/a>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/techsmith.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_29LXZRGdyxlFBDE?Q_Language=EN&amp;Source=annotations&amp;Product=Camtasia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annotations Overview Annotations are visual elements and text to emphasize, direct viewers&#8217; attention, provide additional information, or cover up areas in your video. 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