Editing text fields live

Update names, scores and other overlay text in real time from Client, without going back to the editor.

TutorialBeginneroperatorUpdated 2026-10-28

You can update overlay text directly from the Control Client without going back to the editor.

How it works

Buttons configured with PATCH actions show text input fields in the Client. The operator types the new text and presses the button to send the update.

Example: updating a lower third

The operator sees a button labeled "Lower Third" with two fields: Name and Title
They type "Jane Smith" in the Name field and "CEO, Acme Corp" in the Title field
They press the button
The overlay updates instantly. If it's already ON AIR, the text changes live

Client button with Name and Title fields being filled in and the on-air lower third updating — Type new values and press the button to update the overlay.

Text persistence

Values typed in the Client are saved. If you navigate away and come back, the last entered values are still there. You don't need to retype between uses.

Saving vs. executing

Helmo Control separates saving (storing the text for later) from executing (applying it now). You can pre-fill text fields before triggering IN, so the overlay appears with the correct content from the start.