Text Runs

Summary

Text Runs are sub-components of a text object that allow you to divide a single block of text into multiple sections. This is primarily used to apply different styles (like colors or fonts) or modifiers to specific words or phrases within a paragraph without affecting the entire text block.

Step by Step

1. 00:20
   Viewing Default Runs

   Open the text object in the hierarchy to see that every text object starts with a single default text run.
2. 00:43
   Creating a Run from Selection

   Highlight a specific part of your text in the viewport, then click Run from Selection in the Inspector to split it into its own run.
3. 01:10
   Creating Text Styles

   Add a new text style in the Inspector (e.g., change the color) and give it a unique name.
4. 01:28
   Applying Styles

   Select a specific text run and assign the newly created style to it via the dropdown menu in the Inspector.
5. 01:54
   Managing Runs

   Use the Inspector to edit text content within a run, or use the Merge (previous/next) and Delete options to organize your runs.
6. 02:22
   Animating Runs

   In Animate Mode, set keyframes for the text content or the assigned style to dynamically swap text or visual appearances during an animation.

Notes About Current Rive

• Style Isolation: Without text runs, changing a property like color in the Inspector will apply to every character in the text box.
• Hierarchy Structure: Splitting a selection into a run often results in three runs (before, selection, after), allowing for seamless integration within a sentence.
• Dynamic Swapping: Animating the text property of a run is a powerful way to create dynamic labels or message changes in your UI.