Difference between revisions of "Editor Tutorial"
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− | ==Invoke the online editor== | + | ==Working with texts== |
− | [[Image:CreateWebpage.JPG | + | ===Invoke the online editor=== |
+ | [[Image:CreateWebpage.JPG|frame|First step]] | ||
# Go to the page you want to build. | # Go to the page you want to build. | ||
# Click on the '''create web page''' or '''revise web page''' tab. | # Click on the '''create web page''' or '''revise web page''' tab. | ||
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− | ==Enter title and basic text== | + | ===Enter title and basic text=== |
− | [[Image:Title_Message.JPG | + | [[Image:Title_Message.JPG|thumb|Enter text]] |
# Enter title (e.g. "Home page") in the '''Title''' box. The title is not displayed to others. | # Enter title (e.g. "Home page") in the '''Title''' box. The title is not displayed to others. | ||
# Enter message (e.g. "Welcome to my site") in the '''content''' area. | # Enter message (e.g. "Welcome to my site") in the '''content''' area. | ||
− | ==Change text color== | + | ===Change text color=== |
− | [[Image:HighlightText.JPG | + | [[Image:HighlightText.JPG|thumb|Highlight text]] |
− | [[Image:Colors.JPG | + | [[Image:Colors.JPG|frame|Select color]] |
# Highlight the text you want to change. | # Highlight the text you want to change. | ||
# Click on the '''Text Color''' (http://www.rcampus.com/fckeditor/images/toolbar/button.textcolor.gif) drop-down menu. | # Click on the '''Text Color''' (http://www.rcampus.com/fckeditor/images/toolbar/button.textcolor.gif) drop-down menu. | ||
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While the text is still selected: | While the text is still selected: | ||
# Click on '''Bold''' (http://www.rcampus.com/fckeditor/images/toolbar/button.bold.gif) icon. | # Click on '''Bold''' (http://www.rcampus.com/fckeditor/images/toolbar/button.bold.gif) icon. | ||
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While the text is still selected: | While the text is still selected: | ||
# Click on '''Size''' drop-down menu. | # Click on '''Size''' drop-down menu. | ||
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− | ==Create a link== | + | ==Uploading content== |
+ | ===Create a link=== | ||
[[Image:InsertLink.JPG|thumb|Link dialog box]] | [[Image:InsertLink.JPG|thumb|Link dialog box]] | ||
# Press '''Enter''' on your keyboard twice to add space and start a new paragraph. | # Press '''Enter''' on your keyboard twice to add space and start a new paragraph. | ||
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− | ==Upload a file or document== | + | ===Upload a file or document=== |
# To upload a document, first [[#Create_a_link|create a link]]. | # To upload a document, first [[#Create_a_link|create a link]]. | ||
# Then right click on the link and select 'Edit link' to open the link properties dialog box. | # Then right click on the link and select 'Edit link' to open the link properties dialog box. | ||
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[[Image:ImageProperties.JPG|thumb|Image Properties dialog box]] | [[Image:ImageProperties.JPG|thumb|Image Properties dialog box]] | ||
# Position the cursor where you want to insert an image. | # Position the cursor where you want to insert an image. |
Revision as of 21:59, 4 June 2008
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a sample home page with a welcome message, an image and a link to an external website.
Contents
Working with texts
Invoke the online editor
- Go to the page you want to build.
- Click on the create web page or revise web page tab.
Note: A web page is a document and will be saved into your document center.
Enter title and basic text
- Enter title (e.g. "Home page") in the Title box. The title is not displayed to others.
- Enter message (e.g. "Welcome to my site") in the content area.
Change text color
- Highlight the text you want to change.
- Click on the Text Color () drop-down menu.
- Click on the color of your choice.
Change text format
While the text is still selected:
- Click on Bold () icon.
- Click on Center () icon.
Change text size
While the text is still selected:
- Click on Size drop-down menu.
- Select large.
Uploading content
Create a link
- Press Enter on your keyboard twice to add space and start a new paragraph.
- Type some text (e.g. Book Exchange) and highlight it.
- Click on Insert/Edit Link () icon. This will open the Link dialog box.
- Enter the web address or URL (e.g. http://www.TBXN.com) in the URL box then press [OK].
Note: The link is created, but it will not be active until the document is saved.
Upload a file or document
- To upload a document, first create a link.
- Then right click on the link and select 'Edit link' to open the link properties dialog box.
- Click on Upload tab then the Browse button.
- Select a file from your computer and press [Open].
- Click on Send it to the server button. When a success notice pops up, press [OK].
- Press [OK].
Insert an image
- Position the cursor where you want to insert an image.
- Select Insert/Edit Image () icon. This will open the Image Properties dialog box.
- Click on Upload tab then the Browse button.
- Select an image from your computer and press [Open].
- Click on Send it to the server button. When a success notice pops up, press [OK]. You should see the selected image in the Preview box.
- Press [OK].
Note: The uploaded image should be embedded in the page.
Save your work
- Click on the save button at the bottom of the page.
See also
- Online editor
- Free Format
- Sliding Tiles
- Editor Tutorial: Learn how to do basic editing, insert images and links, and format text.
- Building content
- Upload pictures
- Editor Toolbar: Descriptions of toolbar icons
- Online editor FAQ