Adding Text

You can download an accessible PDF version of this answer at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, watch the screencast overview of these instructions on Panopto.

Instructions

Adding Paragraph Text

On Show, the default ‘block type’ is a text block, known as a “Paragraph” block. To add your own text, click on “Type / to choose a block” and begin typing or pasting in your text.

A screenshot highlighting a default block on Show which can be used as a text block by clicking and typing over it’s placeholder text. , Picture

Adding Headings

To add a heading, click on “Type / to choose a block” and type /heading.

A screenshot demonstrating how to choose the heading block type by clicking on “Type / to choose a block” and searching using “/heading”., Picture

Alternatively, you can select either of the plus icons (“Add block” located on the right-hand side of the default block, or “Block Inserter” located in the top left corner of the interface) and search for “Heading”.

A screenshot highlighting the location of the “Add block” button, located on the right hand side of the default block, and the “Block Inserter” button located in the top left corner of the interface. , Picture

Now that your heading block is in place, you can begin editing this. To choose a heading size, click the “Heading level” setting, displayed by default as “H2”, and select your preferred setting.

A screenshot displaying the “Heading level” settings on Show. , Picture

Calculating Your Word Count

In the top left, click on the “document overview” icon; it looks like three lines stepped on top of one another.


One open, click on the “outline” tab

At the top of the outline tab, you will see the total word count for your Show post.
Ensure you deduct parts, your bibliography for example, which don't count towards your assignment length. See the Assignment Guidelines for more information.

Support Contact(s)

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Office: Room 401, St. Peter’s Square Building, LS2 7PD  

Working Hours:   

  • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:30pm  

  • Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm  

Phone: 0113 222 3499 ext. 3380, 3504, 3511, 3505  

 

Attached Files
37 125 Adding Text.pdf
404kb
Tags