This guide explains how you can edit an item that is added to an eCreator page using the eCreator (generic) theme, the Unicorn Large Canvas theme or a theme you have created yourself using Theme Builder. 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 panel, onto an eCreator page, you can access additional options by clicking on the pencil icon next to the item.
These are the text panel options:
These are the options for headings and text boxes:
These are the options for images.
Below is an explanation of what each option does.
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This is available for panels and images. You can snap panels into position to help with lining items up by using keyboard shortcuts. Use this Help button for a reminder of the keyboard shortcuts. |
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This is available for 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 box. Add Text allows you to add an additional text box. 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 panel. |
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This is available for panels and images. This is the Upload Image or Background Image/Colour button. If you have already added an image, you will be able to replace it using the Upload Image link when you click on it. You have the option change the opacity of the image using the slider, and decide whether you want the image to fit or fill the frame. If you are working with a panel, clicking the image icon will give you the option change the panel background colour, or upload a background image to the panel.
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 colours. Use the Opacity slider to change the transparency of the text box. 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. |
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This is available for panels, images and heading/text boxes. 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 available for panels, images and text/heading boxes. 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 available for panels, images and heading/text boxes. 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 available for panels, images and heading/text boxes. This is the Link button and allows you to decide what happens when a User clicks on an item. The dropdown menu gives you four options:
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This is available for panels, images and heading/text boxes. Click on the Bin icon 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. Therefore, you will not be able to 'undo' an item if deleted. |
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This is available for images. Use the Alt Text button to add a description of each image. This is useful if User's are completing eCreator courses using a screen reader. See our guide Add Alt Text to Images for further guidance. |
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This is available for heading/text boxes. Click on the Text Colour button to change the colour of your font. The colours available are set in your theme. |
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This is available for heading/text boxes. Click on the Text Settings button to change the size of your font. There are three options: Small, Medium and Large. You can also set the text alignment. |
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.