This guide explains how you can edit an item that was added to an eCreator page using the eCreator 2.0 functionality and utilising the Unicorn (generic) theme or a theme you have created. If you have a course that was created prior to the introduction of these features and want to have greater control over your pages, you might like to consider applying a new theme and converting some of the items on the page (see Add a new item to an eCreator page if you're unsure how to do this).
Once you have placed an item, such as an image or text box, onto an eCreator page, you will be able to access additional options by clicking on the pencil icon next to the item.
You will be able to view the menu of options.
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Only available for text boxes/side panels This is the Add Item button. Clicking on it will provide you with an additional menu:
Add Heading allows you to add another heading. Add Text allows you to add an additional text area. Add Image allows you to insert an image into the panel (this will be an image within the panel, rather than the background image. See the options below if you would like a background image for your text box). Add Media allows you to add a video or audio file within the text box. |
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This is the Upload Image or Background Image/Colour button. Replace Image If you have already added an image, you will be able to replace it using the Upload Image link when you click on it. If you are working with a text box/side panel, you will get additional options:
Background Colour/Image for Text Boxes/Side Bars By default, Colour will be selected in the dropdown menu. Click on the coloured squares underneath to select a different colour for the background of the text box from your theme's colours. Alternatively, click on the dropdown menu and choose Image. You will now be able to select one of the default images or upload a new image using the Upload Image link. Opacity Use the Opacity slider to change the transparency of the text box. |
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This is the Animate button and determines how the item appears when the page loads. Options available when you click on it are:
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This is the Duplicate button and allows you to create an exact copy of the selected item. You will then be able to edit the original and the copy as necessary. |
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This is the Arrange button and allows you to set where the item sits when adding items that will overlap and it also sets the order in which items appear on the page (items at the back will load first). Options available when you click on it are:
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This is the Link button and allows you to decide what happens when a user clicks on an item. The dropdown menu gives you two options:
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Click on the Bin button to delete the item. Please note that the item will be removed immediately and you will not be asked to confirm that you wish to delete the item before it is removed from the page. |
Don't forget to click the Save button near the top of the screen after making changes to your page or these will be lost when you navigate away from the page editor screen you're currently in.