Simple Text simplifies text animation in After Effects making it fast and intuitive.
Take a look at Simple Text at http://www.2deadfrog.com/simpletext
It uses a shape layer to control the text animation. The timing and type of the delay between the letters are easily controlled in just a few clicks. Once created, you can apply the animation to any text layer.
Create text animations in 3 steps:
1. Convert your text layer.
2. Create your animation.
3. Define the type of delay and the time.