# CircuitPython Display_Text Library ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/100/522/medium800/lcds___displays_e830jkhp.gif?1615305594) The [Adafruit\_CircuitPython\_Display\_Text](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Display_Text) library allows you to easily add text to your `displayio` based CircuitPython projects. If you have no prior experience with `displayio`, you should check out the [Displayio Basics Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-display-support-using-displayio) first to learn the basic concepts. This guide will show you how to install the library and go over all of the features and what they do. ### Other Helpful Resources - [Display\_Text docs page](https://circuitpython.readthedocs.io/projects/display_text/en/latest/) - [Repository Example scripts](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Display_Text/tree/master/examples) - [Example scripts from this guide](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/tree/master/CircuitPython_Display_Text) - [Bitmap\_Font library](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bitmap_Font) ## Parts Here are some displays that work well with CircuitPython and the displayio library: ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ![Front view of a Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display with a pyportal logo image on the display. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4116-00.jpeg) ### Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display [Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800) The Adafruit MagTag combines the ESP32-S2 wireless module and a 2.9" grayscale E-Ink display to make a low-power IoT display that can show data on its screen even when power is removed! The ESP32-S2 is great because it builds on the years of code and support for the ESP32 and also adds... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4800/guides) ![Angled shot of rectangle-shaped electronic ink display breakout with the text: "MAGTAG 2025 Edition with SSD1680 Chipset"](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4800-10.jpg) ### PiTFT Plus Assembled 320x240 2.8" TFT + Resistive Touchscreen [PiTFT Plus Assembled 320x240 2.8" TFT + Resistive Touchscreen](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2298) Is this not the cutest little display for the Raspberry Pi? It features a 2.8" display with 320x240 16-bit color pixels and a resistive touch overlay. The plate uses the high speed SPI interface on the Pi and can use the mini display as a console, X window port, displaying images or... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2298) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2298/guides) ![Red polished white finger touching the PiTFT Plus Assembled 320x240 2.8" TFT + Resistive Touchscreen. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2298-16.jpg) ### Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers [Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) Spice up your Feather project with a beautiful 3.5" touchscreen display shield with built in microSD card socket. This TFT display is 3.5" diagonal with a bright 6 white-LED backlight. You get a massive 480x320 pixels with individual 16-bit color pixel control. It has way more... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3651/guides) ![Overhead shot of a Black woman's hands with a blue and pinkish-red manicure drawing a heart on a touchscreen breakout.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3651-05.jpg) ### TFT FeatherWing - 2.4" 320x240 Touchscreen For All Feathers [TFT FeatherWing - 2.4" 320x240 Touchscreen For All Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3315) A Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! Spice up your Feather project with a beautiful 2.4" touchscreen display shield with built in microSD card socket. This TFT display is 2.4" diagonal with a bright 4 white-LED backlight. You get  240x320... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3315) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3315/guides) ![View of a TFT FeatherWing - 2.4" 320x240 Touchscreen For All Feathers. A polished finger drawing a heart on the touch screen. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/3315-09.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-display-text-library/setup.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display [Adafruit MagTag - 2.9" Grayscale E-Ink WiFi Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800) The Adafruit MagTag combines the ESP32-S2 wireless module and a 2.9" grayscale E-Ink display to make a low-power IoT display that can show data on its screen even when power is removed! The ESP32-S2 is great because it builds on the years of code and support for the ESP32 and also adds... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4800/guides) ### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display [Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides) ### PiTFT Plus Assembled 320x240 2.8" TFT + Resistive Touchscreen [PiTFT Plus Assembled 320x240 2.8" TFT + Resistive Touchscreen](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2298) Is this not the cutest little display for the Raspberry Pi? It features a 2.8" display with 320x240 16-bit color pixels and a resistive touch overlay. The plate uses the high speed SPI interface on the Pi and can use the mini display as a console, X window port, displaying images or... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2298) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2298/guides) ### Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers [Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) Spice up your Feather project with a beautiful 3.5" touchscreen display shield with built in microSD card socket. This TFT display is 3.5" diagonal with a bright 6 white-LED backlight. You get a massive 480x320 pixels with individual 16-bit color pixel control. It has way more... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3651/guides) ### TFT FeatherWing - 2.4" 320x240 Touchscreen For All Feathers [TFT FeatherWing - 2.4" 320x240 Touchscreen For All Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3315) A Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! Spice up your Feather project with a beautiful 2.4" touchscreen display shield with built in microSD card socket. This TFT display is 2.4" diagonal with a bright 4 white-LED backlight. You get  240x320... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3315) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3315/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit 2.4" TFT FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-2-4-tft-touch-screen-featherwing.md) - [Adafruit 3.5" 480x320 TFT FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-3-5-tft-featherwing.md) - [Adafruit PyPortal - IoT for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal.md) - [Adafruit MagTag](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-magtag.md) - [Infinite Text Adventure](https://learn.adafruit.com/infinite-text-adventure.md) - [MagTag Google Calendar Event Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-google-calendar-event-display.md) - [TFT Spirit Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/tft-spirit-board.md) - [League of Legends Level Trophy for PyPortal](https://learn.adafruit.com/league-of-legends-level-trophy-for-pyportal.md) - [50 Cent CPI Tracker for MagTag](https://learn.adafruit.com/50-cent-cpi-tracker-for-magtag.md) - [PyPortal Google Calendar Event Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-google-calendar-event-display.md) - [Playing Animated GIF Files in CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-animated-gif-files-in-circuitpython.md) - [Using LittlevGL with Adafruit Displays](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-littlevgl-with-adafruit-displays.md) - [Adafruit AMG8833 8x8 Thermal Camera Sensor](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-amg8833-8x8-thermal-camera-sensor.md) - [Adafruit MagTag Kitchen Timer](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-magtag-kitchen-timer.md) - [MagTag 3D Printed Stand Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-3d-printed-stand-case.md) - [MagTag AR Tarot Card Reading](https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-tarot-cards.md) - [PyPortal Calculator using the Displayio UI Elements](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-calculator-using-the-displayio-ui-elements.md) - [Adafruit IO Basics: AirLift](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-io-basics-airlift.md)