At a glance
Style family
Paper
Font
Montserrat Bold
Caption type
Subtitle
Position
Top
Part of the Paper family
Same Paper layout as Paper — it's positioned at the top of the frame instead of the bottom.
When to use Paper Top
A solid white card behind black text — the highest-contrast option, built for dense or fast-moving text that has to stay readable over any background.
Best platforms
Best content
How to apply Paper 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 "Paper Top"
Select the Paper style group, then choose the "Paper 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 "Paper Top" caption style look like?+
Black text on a white rounded card — maximum readability (top of frame). It renders in Montserrat Bold on a white card, positioned at the top of the frame.
What's the difference between "Paper Top" and the other Paper styles?+
Paper has 5 variants in Versely: Paper Top, Paper, Paper Square, Paper Sheer, Paper Cream. Same Paper layout as Paper — it's positioned at the top of the frame instead of the bottom.
Which platforms and content is "Paper Top" best for?+
A solid white card behind black text — the highest-contrast option, built for dense or fast-moving text that has to stay readable over any background. It works well for tutorials, listicles, educational recaps, text-heavy captions, sized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts.
Does "Paper Top" animate word by word?+
No — "Paper 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 "Paper Top" in Versely?+
Open your video in Versely's Caption Studio, generate auto-timed captions from the audio, then pick "Paper Top" from the Paper style group. Versely times it to your voiceover automatically — no manual keyframing.
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