At a glance
Style family
Paper
Font
Montserrat Bold
Caption type
Subtitle
Position
Bottom
Part of the Paper family
The default variant of this style.
When to use Paper
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 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"
Select the Paper style group, then choose the "Paper" 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" caption style look like?+
Black text on a white rounded card — maximum readability. It renders in Montserrat Bold on a white card, positioned at the bottom of the frame.
What's the difference between "Paper" and the other Paper styles?+
Paper has 5 variants in Versely: Paper, Paper Square, Paper Sheer, Paper Cream, Paper Top. The default variant of this style.
Which platforms and content is "Paper" 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" animate word by word?+
No — "Paper" 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" in Versely?+
Open your video in Versely's Caption Studio, generate auto-timed captions from the audio, then pick "Paper" from the Paper style group. Versely times it to your voiceover automatically — no manual keyframing.
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