Adding Text to an Image

It is possible to add text to any image you open in GIMP. Figure 6-1 is an image of an ant’s nest with the word Enter typed next to it.

Figure 6-1. The word Enter was added to the photo using the Text Tool.

To add text to an image:

1. Open an image in GIMP.
2. Select the Text Tool in the Toolbox. See Figure 6-2 below.
3. Click on the area of the image where you want to put the text. A dialog box will appear.
4. Choose the color and size of the text in the text dialog box located below your Toolbox.
5. Type the text in the box (see Figure 6-2).
6. If you can’t see what you typed, check to see if the text is very small or if the color of the text is the same color as the background.

Change the Color of the Text

To change the color of the text, highlight the text. In the text box options, select a color (see Figure 6-2).