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2015-05-18T12:01:41Z

Lines, Curves and Shadow

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	==Lines, Curves and ~~Shadow~~==		==Lines, Curves and Shadows==


	[[Image:roundedcorners.jpg\|frame\|thumb\|right\|The properties menu for rounded corners and shadows]]		[[Image:roundedcorners.jpg\|frame\|thumb\|right\|The properties menu for rounded corners and shadows]]

	You can make the edges of your ~~textboxes~~ rounded or shaded using the options in the ~~style properties~~ menu.		You can make the edges of your text boxes rounded or shaded using the options in the '''Style Properties''' menu.
	To make your boxes rounded change the figures in the TL (top left), TR (top right), BL (bottom left) and BR (bottom right) boxes.		To make your boxes rounded, change the figures in the TL (top left), TR (top right), BL (bottom left) and BR (bottom right) boxes.

	NB: To be able to see your rounded corners, you will need to make sure that the border of your text box is wide enough to show up (by default the border of a text box is not set to show). This can be changed using the border width option in the style properties menu.		NB: To be able to see your rounded corners, you will need to make sure that the border of your text box is wide enough to show up (by default the border of a text box is not set to show). This can be changed using the border width option in the style properties menu.
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	You can also put lines, curves or other shapes into your LifeGuide intervention by using the tools in Microsoft PowerPoint and saving the shapes as an image. These images are then inserted into your intervention page in the same way as other image files in LifeGuide ~~(see images)~~.		You can also put lines, curves or other shapes into your LifeGuide intervention by using the tools in Microsoft PowerPoint and saving the shapes as an image. These images are then inserted into your intervention page in the same way as other image files in LifeGuide.

Judy at 11:59, 18 May 2015

2015-05-18T11:59:24Z

StephHughes at 14:15, 19 February 2013

2013-02-19T14:15:57Z

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	* Make sure the tick box next to 'Use global style' is not ticked, (circled in the image below) as you will see more editing options.		* Make sure the tick box next to 'Use global style' is not ticked, (circled in the image below) as you will see more editing options.
	* Within this tool bar you can edit the text box as a whole, e.g. change the font size, colour and type.		* Within this tool bar you can edit the text box as a whole, e.g. change the font size, colour and type.
	* If you want to edit some of the text, but not all of it (e.g. if you want to some some words in bold, but keep others as they are), you will need to click on the 'Edit Text' button.
	* Your text will appear in a new window. You can then highlight the parts you want to edit, instead of changing the look of the whole text box.

	[[Image:formattext.jpg]]		[[Image:formattext.jpg]]



			===Tips for using the Rich text editor===

			As the Rich text editor does not have an option for '''inserting special symbols''' (e.g. the degree symbol - °) you will need to copy and paste these symbols from Microsoft Word into the text editor.
			When '''formatting individual words''' in the rich text editor, make sure you only highlight the words that you want to change. If you highlight the space before or after the selected word this will result in the space disappearing in your text. This is an unavoidable feature of the LifeGuide rich text editor.

			[[Image:Richtexteditorsmaller.gif]]

StephHughes at 14:00, 19 February 2013

2013-02-19T14:00:22Z

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	You can format the text ~~within your~~ text ~~boxes~~ in a ~~few~~ different ~~ways following~~ these steps:		You can add and edit your text in one of two ways:

			# Using the '''Rich text editor''' by selecting the option '''Edit text'''
			# Using the properties menu by unchecking the '''Use Global Style''' box


			The only differences between these are:

			* The rich text editor allows you to change individual words in the paragraph whereas changing the text in the text properties menu will change every word in the textbox.
			* The rich text editor also allows you to add symbols (such as the degree symbol - °).
			* The rich text editor allows you to format the paragraphing of your text. The text properties menu requires you to add each paragraph in a separate textbox.
			* There are 5 different text sizes in the rich text editor (1-5) whereas the text properties menu allows you to use text sizes you are used to (e.g. 10 or 12 point etc).


			If you are using the properties menu, follow these steps:

	* Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit. You will see the right hand tool bar will become the 'textbox Properties'.		* Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit. You will see the right hand tool bar will become the 'textbox Properties'.

StephHughes at 13:53, 19 February 2013

2013-02-19T13:53:04Z

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	[[Image:formattext.jpg]]		[[Image:formattext.jpg]]



	==Lines, Curves and Shadow==		==Lines, Curves and Shadow==

StephHughes at 13:52, 19 February 2013

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	[[Image:formattext.jpg]]		[[Image:formattext.jpg]]

			==Lines, Curves and Shadow==


			[[Image:roundedcorners.jpg\|frame\|thumb\|right\|The properties menu for rounded corners and shadows]]

			You can make the edges of your textboxes rounded or shaded using the options in the style properties menu.
			To make your boxes rounded change the figures in the TL (top left), TR (top right), BL (bottom left) and BR (bottom right) boxes.

			NB: To be able to see your rounded corners, you will need to make sure that the border of your text box is wide enough to show up (by default the border of a text box is not set to show). This can be changed using the border width option in the style properties menu.

			Shadows can be added by selecting the '''Use drop shadow''' option.

			'''Blur size''' refers to how blurred you want the shadow to be. A smaller number will result in a deeper block colour, whilst a larger number will result in a more blurred colour.

			'''X offset''' refers to how far to the left of the text box that you want the shadow to be. A minus number will move the shadow to the left side of the text box.

			'''Y offset''' refers to how far from the top of the text box that you want the shadow to be. A minus number will move the shadow to the bottom of the text box.


			You can also put lines, curves or other shapes into your LifeGuide intervention by using the tools in Microsoft PowerPoint and saving the shapes as an image. These images are then inserted into your intervention page in the same way as other image files in LifeGuide (see images).

StephHughes at 13:03, 6 February 2013

2013-02-06T13:03:03Z

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	* Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit. You will see the right hand tool bar will become the 'textbox Properties'.		* Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit. You will see the right hand tool bar will become the 'textbox Properties'.
	* Make sure the tick box next to 'Use global style' is not ticked, as you will see more editing options.		* Make sure the tick box next to 'Use global style' is not ticked, (circled in the image below) as you will see more editing options.
	* Within this tool bar you can edit the text box as a whole, e.g. change the font size, colour and type.		* Within this tool bar you can edit the text box as a whole, e.g. change the font size, colour and type.
	* If you want to edit some of the text, but not all of it (e.g. if you want to some some words in bold, but keep others as they are), you will need to click on the 'Edit Text' button.		* If you want to edit some of the text, but not all of it (e.g. if you want to some some words in bold, but keep others as they are), you will need to click on the 'Edit Text' button.
	* Your text will appear in a new window. You can then highlight the parts you want to edit, instead of changing the look of the whole text box.		* Your text will appear in a new window. You can then highlight the parts you want to edit, instead of changing the look of the whole text box.

			[[Image:formattext.jpg]]

StephHughes: New page: You can format the text within your text boxes in a few different ways following these steps: * Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit. You will see the right hand to...

2013-01-30T11:28:27Z

New page: You can format the text within your text boxes in a few different ways following these steps: * Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit. You will see the right hand to...

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You can format the text within your text boxes in a few different ways following these steps:

* Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit. You will see the right hand tool bar will become the 'textbox Properties'.
* Make sure the tick box next to 'Use global style' is not ticked, as you will see more editing options.
* Within this tool bar you can edit the text box as a whole, e.g. change the font size, colour and type.
* If you want to edit some of the text, but not all of it (e.g. if you want to some some words in bold, but keep others as they are), you will need to click on the 'Edit Text' button.
* Your text will appear in a new window. You can then highlight the parts you want to edit, instead of changing the look of the whole text box.

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	# Using the '''Rich text editor''' by selecting the option '''Edit text'''		# Using the '''Rich text editor''' by selecting the option '''Edit text'''
	# Using the ~~properties~~ menu by unchecking the '''Use Global Style''' box		# Using the '''Style Properties''' menu by unchecking the '''Use Global Style''' box


	The ~~only differences between these~~ are:		The advantages of using the rich text editor over the style properties editor are:

	* ~~The rich text editor~~ allows you to change individual words in the paragraph whereas changing the text in the ~~text~~ properties menu will change every word in the ~~textbox~~.		* It allows you to change individual words in the paragraph whereas changing the text in the style properties menu will change every word in the text box.
	* ~~The rich text editor also allows~~ you to add symbols (such as the degree symbol - °).		* It lets you to add symbols (such as the degree symbol - °).
	* ~~The rich text editor~~ allows you to format the paragraphing of your text. The text properties menu requires you to add each paragraph in a separate ~~textbox~~.		* It allows you to format the paragraphing of your text. The text properties menu requires you to add each paragraph in a separate text box.
	* There are 5 different text sizes in the rich text editor (1-5) whereas the ~~text~~ properties menu allows you to use text sizes you are used to (e.g. 10 or 12 point etc).		* There are 5 different text sizes in the rich text editor (1-5) whereas the style properties menu allows you to use text sizes you are used to (e.g. 10 or 12 point etc.).


	If you are using the properties menu, follow these steps:		If you are using the properties menu, follow these steps:

	* Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit~~. You will see the right hand tool bar will become the 'textbox Properties'~~.		* Click on the text box containing the text you want to edit.
	* Make sure the tick box next to 'Use global style' is not ticked, (circled in the image below) as you will see more editing options.		* Make sure the tick box next to '''Use global style''' is not ticked, (circled in the image below) as you will see more editing options.
	* Within this tool bar you can edit the text box as a whole, e.g. change the font size, colour and type.		* Within this tool bar you can edit the text box as a whole, e.g. change the font size, colour and type.

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	===Tips for using the Rich text editor===		===Tips for using the Rich text editor===

	As the Rich text editor does not have an option for ~~'''~~inserting special symbols~~'''~~ (e.g. the degree symbol - °) you will need to copy and paste these symbols from Microsoft Word into the text editor.		As the Rich text editor does not have an option for inserting special symbols (e.g. the degree symbol - °) you will need to copy and paste these symbols from Microsoft Word into the text editor.
	When ~~'''~~formatting individual words~~'''~~ in the rich text editor, make sure you only highlight the words that you want to change. If you highlight the space before or after the selected word this will result in the space disappearing in your text. This is an unavoidable feature of the LifeGuide rich text editor.		When formatting individual words in the rich text editor, make sure you only highlight the words that you want to change. If you highlight the space before or after the selected word this will result in the space disappearing in your text. This is an unavoidable feature of the LifeGuide rich text editor.

	[[Image:Richtexteditorsmaller.gif]]		[[Image:Richtexteditorsmaller.gif]]