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title: "How to Create a Text Mask Effect in WordPress?"
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# How to Create a Text Mask Effect in WordPress?

Do you want to create a text mask in WordPress? Text masks allow you to overlay text onto an image or graphic, creating a visually striking effect that can enhance the overall design of your website and make your content stand out.

With the Advanced Typography block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily create a text mask in WordPress.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Advanced Typography block,[ click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-typography-in-wordpress/).*

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-hotspot-pinpoint-image/)

To do this, add the Advanced Typography block to the page and follow the steps - 

1. In the **Advanced Typography** tab, select **Normal** or **Multiple** from the **Select Option** section.

Let’s select Normal.

2. Then add the text in the **Text** field.

3. After that, enable the **Knockout Text** toggle from the **Knockout Text** tab.

> *Note: In the Multiple option you’ll find the Knockout Text option in each text repeater item.*

4. Then from the **Background **section, you have to set a background image.

> *Note: Using a background image with a thick font will create a prominent text mask.*

Now you’ll have a beautiful text mask.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/advanced-typography-knockout-text-demo-1.png)