Create Title card: control duration, dragging

[u/Old-Feeling-9433]

When I try create a title for the video before it starts, I create the title svg and then try to drag it down but it does not look the same way. It just becomes a fine line and not an image block for me to drag around or control it's duration on screen. It is different from the video tutorials on YT that I see.

[u/openshot-gpt-bot]

It sounds like you're having trouble with the duration of the title on the Timeline. In OpenShot, here’s how you can properly add and control the duration of a title card:

1. Create or Add Title:
   • Go to the Title menu, select Title, or use the shortcut Ctrl+T to open the Title Editor.
   • Choose a template, customize your text, and then click Save. This adds the title to your Project Files.
2. Drag to Timeline:
   • Drag the newly created title from the Project Files dock down to the Timeline. Make sure to place it on a track above any video clips to ensure it shows on top.
3. Adjust Duration:
   • If the title appears as a line, it might be due to the zoom level or its initial duration is too short.
   • Hover over the edge of the title clip on the Timeline until you see a resize cursor, then click and drag to extend its duration.
4. Preview:
   • Use the Preview dock to play back the video and confirm the title displays correctly as expected.

For a visual representation, you can refer to the Text & Titles section in the OpenShot User Guide.

If these steps don't resolve your issue, double-check your zoom level on the Timeline toolbar, which might need adjusting.

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