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cherylfrommetairie
Level 1 (4 points)
Photos for Mac

Q: How can I change the default for text in photos on the Mac

When I add text to my photos in a slide show, I have to select the font and size over and over again.  There must be a way to set a default but I don't know it.

iPad, iOS 6

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 6:27 PM

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cherylfrommetairie

Q: How can I change the default for text in photos on the Mac

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  • by stuckboss,

    stuckboss stuckboss Jun 10, 2016 8:42 AM in response to cherylfrommetairie
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    Jun 10, 2016 8:42 AM in response to cherylfrommetairie

    Hi Cheryl,

     

    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. I'm happy to help make your workflow a little more streamlined in Keynote and help get that text formatting working the way you want.

     

    Once you've modified a text box to the way you'd like it to be set by default, follow this:

    Format > Advanced > Set as Default Text Box Appearance

     

    After that, any new text you create should start with that same formatting.

     

    I hope this helps, cheers!

  • by cherylfrommetairie,

    cherylfrommetairie cherylfrommetairie Jun 10, 2016 8:52 AM in response to stuckboss
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    Photos for Mac
    Jun 10, 2016 8:52 AM in response to stuckboss

    I am NOT in Keynote.  I am in PHOTOS on the Macbook.  Working on the Slideshow in Projects.

     

    NO Format or advanced in that program.

  • by alex_oz,

    alex_oz alex_oz Jun 10, 2016 9:25 AM in response to cherylfrommetairie
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    Jun 10, 2016 9:25 AM in response to cherylfrommetairie

    Hey Cherly,

     

    Thanks for clarifying that, and sorry for the confusion!

     

    Because Photos uses the system font editor, there isn't quite a way to save a setting as default. That being said, we can work around it by saving some settings to your favorites. That way, everything is quickly accessible for you going forward!

     

    Here's how:

    1. Insert text onto a photo
    2. Right-click or cmd+click the text
    3. Choose Font > Show Fonts
    4. Make your text modifications
    5. Click the gear in the upper left corner of the Fonts window
    6. Add to Favorites

     

    To use those modifications on other text, open the Fonts window again and choose "Favorites" from the left side. You'll see the settings you've saved there.

     

    Hopefully this helped clear things up. Have a great day!