The text() function is used for inserting text into the canvas. You can change the font and text size using the loadFont() and fontSize() functions. The text can be aligned left, center, or right with the textAlign() function, and, like shapes, text can be colored with fill().
Related Examples
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Words
Load fonts and draw text.
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Copy Image Data
Paint from an image file onto the canvas.
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Alpha Mask
Use one image to cut out a section of another image.
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Image Transparency
Make an image translucent on the canvas.
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Audio Player
Create a player for an audio file.
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Video Player
Create a player for a video file.
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Video on Canvas
Display and stylize a video on the canvas.
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Video Capture
Display a live video feed from a camera.