How can you add text to a video in Premiere Pro?

Adding text to a video in Adobe Premiere Pro can effectively enhance storytelling and convey information. The correct method involves selecting the Type Tool and then clicking directly on the Program Monitor, which allows you to create text layers that can be freely manipulated and styled within your video project. This hands-on approach offers immediate visual feedback, allowing you to see how the text interacts with your video content in real-time.

Once you've clicked on the Program Monitor, you can type your desired text, adjust its positioning, and modify its properties such as font, size, and color. This method is dynamic and integrates seamlessly into the editing workflow, making it a practical choice for video editors.

The other methods, while potentially useful in different contexts, do not provide the same level of integration and control. Using a separate text editor may not allow for real-time editing on the video itself, whereas importing a text file lacks the flexibility of direct manipulation within the project. Relying solely on captioning tools would limit your options for creative text integration beyond traditional subtitles.