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Free — After Effects 20262D Text Box (Shape) After Effects preset
This is what the built-in 2D Text Box (Shape) preset does. It is in the Elements folder of the After Effects animation presets, and it works on no layer: After Effects makes a new shape layer.
Click the preview to copy the name.
- Where
- Effects & Presets › Animation Presets › Shapes › Elements
- Works on
- No layer: After Effects makes a new shape layer
- Comes with
- After Effects. Nothing to download.
How to apply 2D Text Box (Shape)
- Click an empty part of the timeline so that no layer is selected.
- Open Window › Effects & Presets and paste the name in the search box.
- Double-click 2D Text Box (Shape). A new shape layer appears with the preset on it.
Open the shape layer's Contents in the timeline. Fill, stroke, size and position are normal shape-layer properties.
Where is 2D Text Box (Shape) in After Effects?
Open Window › Effects & Presets and go to Animation Presets › Shapes › Elements. It is quicker to type the name in the search box at the top of the panel.
Do I need to download 2D Text Box (Shape)?
No. It is installed with After Effects; this preview was rendered in After Effects 2026. On disk it is an .ffx file in the Presets › Shapes › Elements folder inside the After Effects application folder.
How do I change 2D Text Box (Shape) after applying it?
Open the shape layer's Contents in the timeline. Fill, stroke, size and position are normal shape-layer properties.
