How to add images and text without too many layers?

[Jacob34220227h895]

I am new to Premiere. But want to create a video where small blocks of photos appear on different parts of the screen and the appearence of each new photo is staggered by a couple of seconds. There are a total of 8 photos. So I added 8 video layers and put each photo into one layer. Now I want to make text appear underneath that will caption the image. I realize I could create 8 more text layers. But I am guessing there is a more elegant and efficient way to do this without heavily increasing the number of layers. Any guidance would be appreciated!

[Ann Bens · Accepted solution]

You can put all 8 separate text lines in one graphic.

Keyframe opacity for each text line.

[Jacob34220227h895]

Thanks for the suggestion! Quick followup question. Since the text is on different parts of the screen, how do I handle the 8 separate text lines as individual lines so I can apply keyframe opacity for each? Any example I can follow? 

[Ann Bens]

Each text line has its own properties.

Essential Graphics Panel

[Jacob34220227h895]

Thanks so much for the screenshot! I was not aware of this. WIll try it out!!

[Jacob34220227h895]

This worked great for me and educated me on a feature I was not aware of. Thanks again!