Text is a key component in multimedia used to explain concepts, guide users, and provide information. It comes in various formats like plain, rich, and hypertext. Text has both temporal and non-temporal properties and can be customized through font type, size, style, and other characteristics to enhance readability and the user experience. While text is effective at communicating ideas, it requires more attention than other media. Antialiasing improves text appearance by reducing jagged pixel edges.