How to Generate Text in Midjourney Images in V6 Alpha

In the latest Midjourney V6 Alpha, you can have Midjourney include text in your art creations. 

In this guide, I’ll start with the basics and then explore more complex techniques for text rendering to achieve better results.

How to Add Text In Midjourney | Sample Prompts | Advanced Tips

Getting Started with Midjourney V6: Text Rendering Capabilities

Which Midjourney Version Supports Text Better?

With the release of Midjourney V6 Alpha, users have access to a groundbreaking feature: the ability to generate text directly within images.

This version has been optimized to understand and execute prompts that include text, significantly reducing the common challenges associated with text generation in earlier versions. This means you won’t need to use external photo editing software to add text later on.

Switching to Midjourney V6 Alpha in Discord

To use the advanced text rendering features of Midjourney V6 Alpha, you need to switch to the V6 Alpha version in the Discord where Midjourney is used. Here’s how to make the switch:

1. Changing the Model Version: Type /settings in any Midjourney bot channel. This command opens the settings interface where you can select different options, including the model version.
2. Selecting V6 Alpha: Look for the option to change the model version and select “V6 Alpha” from the list. This action updates your settings to use the V6 Alpha model for all future prompts.

If you’re making images on the Midjourney website instead of Discord, just select ‘version 6’ from the dashboard. This is the newest version.

Basic Techniques for Adding Text in Midjourney

Add Quotation Marks

Quotation marks (” “) acts as a clear indicator that the enclosed text should appear as written text within the generated image.

Without these markers, Midjourney might interpret the words as thematic or stylistic instructions, leading to outcomes that may not meet your expectations.

Sample Prompts to Start With

To help you get started, here are a few sample prompts that demonstrate how to include text in your Midjourney creations effectively:

Simple Text Integration:

"Happy Birthday" on a cake in a bright and colorful setting.

Artistic Text Rendering:

A neon sign that reads "Open 24 Hours" against a rainy city backdrop.

Here, the quotation marks are used to specify the exact phrase to be rendered in the style of a neon sign, adding a specific textual element to the scene described.

Narrative Incorporation:

A vintage book cover with the title "Adventures Beyond" written in elegant script.

This prompt guides Midjourney in making a book cover that includes text as a key part of the design, using the title you give in a specific font style.

Text on T-shirt:

A girl wearing a t-shirt with the text "Wake up"

Tattoo:

A tattoo on an arm says "AI Chronicler", close up, black and white, artistic, ultra detailed

Speech Bubble:

A cute cartoon monster character is speaking, "How's it going?" in the speech bubble

As you become more comfortable with basic text inclusion, you may wish to explore more advanced techniques to refine and enhance the textual elements within your images.

Advanced Text Rendering Techniques

When you add text to images created by Midjourney, it might not always stick to your prompt exactly. Here are a few expert tips to improve how text appears in your projects:

Experimenting with the Stylize Value

In my testing, adjusting the “–stylize” parameter’s value can significantly impact the appearance of text within your images.

Lower stylize values might produce images where the text adheres more closely to the input, appearing clearer and more legible.

In contrast, higher values could result in more abstract or stylized text presentations, which, while artistic, may sacrifice some clarity.

I suggest using –stylize 50 as a starting point and experimenting with different values.

Experimenting with Style Raw

Utilizing the—-style raw parameter can help you achieve a more raw or unfiltered interpretation of your prompt, potentially offering a different approach to how text is rendered within the image.

This might be particularly useful for projects where a more straightforward or less stylized depiction of text is desired.

Capitalization and Symbols on Text Rendering

Midjourney recognizes and differentiates between uppercase and lowercase letters. This means that the way you capitalize your text within quotation marks can directly affect the output.

You can also include some symbols within your text (e.g., punctuation marks, emojis) can also impact how the text is visualized. Symbols might be interpreted literally, adding an extra layer of meaning or emphasis to the text, or they could influence the style and format of the textual representation.

Text Placement

When crafting your prompt, clearly indicate where you want the text to appear within the image. This can be as simple as appending instructions like “on the right corner,” “at the top,” or “centered at the bottom” after describing the text content.

For example:

A dark green stone dragon, with red eyebrows and dark green horsehair, its body is made out of stones, a boy, the dragon master is controlling the dragon, text "Dragon Master" in stylish script font style on the right corner

Don’t Expect a Particular Font

While the Midjourney V6 offers capabilities in text rendering, it’s important to recognize that it does not recognize requests for specific font names or highly detailed font characteristics.

This means that asking for text to be rendered in a particular font—such as “Times New Roman” or “Helvetica”—will not yield the expected results.

Assigning Broad Font Concepts

However, you can specify broader font categories or general styles.

For example:

• Handwritten Script: This works pretty well; I often get great results with hand-drawn letters.
• Large Fonts: Indicates the importance or emphasis of the text, making it stand out in the design.

Shorter Text Content for Better Results

Experience shows that shorter text content tends to render more accurately in Midjourney-generated images.

Dealing with Misspellings and Incomplete Text

When Midjourney generates images with misspellings or incomplete text, you can try using the ‘Vary (Region)’ tool to select the text area and let Midjourney fine-tune that area without changing the whole design.

Additionally, generating multiple variations (using the V buttons for variations) of the image can also yield a version where the text is rendered as intended.

Conclusion

As you explore this guide, remember that experimentation is the key. 

For short words and phrases, Midjourney does a good job and accurately renders text. Yet, control over the fine details is still limited. 

It might take some trial and error to achieve the image you want with text. However, I’m optimistic that future updates will bring more possibilities and precision. Happy creating!