Buttons are an essential interactive element in many documents and presentations. They allow the viewer to take a specific action with a simple click. While dedicated button objects exist in most design applications, sometimes you may want to create a customized button from a text block instead.
Creating buttons in Visme is very easy. You can turn text into a clickable button that links to websites or other slides.
step-by-step how to make buttons from text.
Step 1: Select the Text
Open your Visme project, Select the text you want to make into a button. This text can be headings, paragraphs, etc. Keep the text short – 1 to 5 words works best
Step 2: Open Text Settings
With text selected, click the “Edit” button in top left corner. This opens advanced settings for that text box
Step 3: Adjust Text Box Padding
In settings, find the “Spacing” tab. Increase “Vertical Padding” and “Horizontal Padding” slightly. This makes the text box look more like a button shape
Step 4: Add Background Color
In text settings, click the “Fill & Border” tab. Choose a bright button background color. Solid colors work best
Step 5: Set Border
In “Fill & Border”, pick a border width 1-3pt. Choose border color that contrasts with background. Can make borders rounded for button shape
Step 6: Format Text
- Bold the text
- Increase font size slightly
- Center text horizontally and vertically
- Using ALL CAPS is optional
Step 7: Add Effects (Optional)
- Try drop shadow or glow effects if available
- Keep effects subtle so text is clearly visible
Step 8: Make Text Button Clickable
Select the text box then go to “Actions” menu. Define link to web page or other slides. Test button action by clicking the text
FAQs
How to start making text button?
Select text box, click “Edit” button.
How to make text look more like button?
Increase padding, add color and border.
How to make text box into working button?
Use “Actions” menu to set link.
Conclusion
With these steps, you can transform text blocks into functional, well-designed buttons for your documents and presentations. Text buttons afford full customization potential compared to pre-made button objects. Create striking interactive text call-to-actions tailored to your needs.
I hope this beginner’s guide was helpful for learning how to turn text into clickable buttons in Visme. Please ask any other questions in the comments!
Last modified: December 5, 2023
