At a glance
Style family
Halo
Font
Poppins Bold
Caption type
Subtitle
Position
Top
Part of the Halo family
Same Halo layout as Halo — it's positioned at the top of the frame instead of the bottom.
When to use Halo Top
A heavy ring around the text keeps it readable on the busiest, brightest, most chaotic footage — outdoor shoots, crowds, fast cuts.
Best platforms
Best content
How to apply Halo Top in Versely
1. Open Caption Studio
Open any video inside Versely and choose Caption Studio.
2. Auto-time the captions
Versely transcribes your voiceover and times each line automatically — no manual keyframing.
3. Pick "Halo Top"
Select the Halo style group, then choose the "Halo Top" variant.
4. Export or publish
Preview the render, then export or publish straight to TikTok, Reels or YouTube Shorts.
Frequently asked questions
What does the "Halo Top" caption style look like?+
Heavy black text ringed in white — survives busy footage (top of frame). It renders in Poppins Bold, positioned at the top of the frame.
What's the difference between "Halo Top" and the other Halo styles?+
Halo has 5 variants in Versely: Halo Top, Halo, Halo Flipped, Halo Yellow, Halo Navy. Same Halo layout as Halo — it's positioned at the top of the frame instead of the bottom.
Which platforms and content is "Halo Top" best for?+
A heavy ring around the text keeps it readable on the busiest, brightest, most chaotic footage — outdoor shoots, crowds, fast cuts. It works well for gym content, street interviews, outdoor and action footage, sized for TikTok, Instagram Reels.
Does "Halo Top" animate word by word?+
No — "Halo Top" is a subtitle-style caption: the full line appears and updates together, timed to your voiceover rather than animating per word.
How do I apply "Halo Top" in Versely?+
Open your video in Versely's Caption Studio, generate auto-timed captions from the audio, then pick "Halo Top" from the Halo style group. Versely times it to your voiceover automatically — no manual keyframing.
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Guides
Caption presets vs VEED styles
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Previewing a Caption Style on Five Seconds of Your Own Video
The same caption preset reads differently over a bright kitchen than a dim night shot. Preview two styles on five seconds of your footage before committing.
Best caption styles for TikTok Reels Shorts
Best caption styles for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts: timed hooks vs static reads, safe area, then burn before platform auto.
Snap vs Reveal caption styles
Snap pops tokens; Reveal types the line. Use timed families when words are the hook, then burn before mute scrollers decide.