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common_features [2025/02/20 09:50] – [Common Features and Customisation] jsmithcommon_features [2025/08/13 10:58] (current) jsmith
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 :!:  A [[new_in_3.13|New in 3.13]] wiki page has been added, describing new features that are common to all XOT pages or a smaller subset of them. :!:  A [[new_in_3.13|New in 3.13]] wiki page has been added, describing new features that are common to all XOT pages or a smaller subset of them.
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 ==== Features common to all XOT page types ==== ==== Features common to all XOT page types ====
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 | [[texteditor|Toolbar]] | The Toolbar can be used to: format text; add styles; add images, audio and video; and much more.  Most of the icons will be familiar to those used to word-processing, but it is worth learning about the less obvious icons as they may offer additional optionality and efficiencies.  | | [[texteditor|Toolbar]] | The Toolbar can be used to: format text; add styles; add images, audio and video; and much more.  Most of the icons will be familiar to those used to word-processing, but it is worth learning about the less obvious icons as they may offer additional optionality and efficiencies.  |
 | [[workspace|Workspace]] | The Workspace comprises the left-hand pane in the authoring interface, in which you can see all the projects and folders that you have access to.  This is where you open, move, copy, share and delete projects though the [[project_properties|Project Properties]] icons. | | [[workspace|Workspace]] | The Workspace comprises the left-hand pane in the authoring interface, in which you can see all the projects and folders that you have access to.  This is where you open, move, copy, share and delete projects though the [[project_properties|Project Properties]] icons. |
 +| [[workspaceproperties|Workspace Properties]] | Provides information on all projects in the Workspace; all your projects, all your shared projects, usage stats, projects with peer review or XML sharing enabled, projects in RSS feeds.  This is also where you import projects into your Workspace. |
 | [[sharing_files_and_folders|Sharing projects and folders]] | This page provides an explanation of how you can work collaboratively with other authors, editors and reviewers. | | [[sharing_files_and_folders|Sharing projects and folders]] | This page provides an explanation of how you can work collaboratively with other authors, editors and reviewers. |
 | [[mediabrowser|Media Browser]] | Images, audio, video, PDF files and other assets are all added, and managed, through the Media Browser.   An understanding of how Media Browser works will optimise page design, and also offer efficiencies. | | [[mediabrowser|Media Browser]] | Images, audio, video, PDF files and other assets are all added, and managed, through the Media Browser.   An understanding of how Media Browser works will optimise page design, and also offer efficiencies. |
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 | [[working_with_video|Working with video]] | ::: | | [[working_with_video|Working with video]] | ::: |
 | [[usingcolour|Using colour]] | This page offers advice on using colour, and selecting colour palettes, taking into account issues round accessibility and  consistency of use. | | [[usingcolour|Using colour]] | This page offers advice on using colour, and selecting colour palettes, taking into account issues round accessibility and  consistency of use. |
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 ==== Features common to a subset of XOT page types ==== ==== Features common to a subset of XOT page types ====
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 | [[tableeditor|Table Editor]] | You can insert a static table anywhere on an XOT page, but on some page types, tables are used to offer interactivity or manage data. | **Interactivity > **Sortable Grid, Documentation (Editable Table) \\ **Charts > **Table \\ Glossary | | [[tableeditor|Table Editor]] | You can insert a static table anywhere on an XOT page, but on some page types, tables are used to offer interactivity or manage data. | **Interactivity > **Sortable Grid, Documentation (Editable Table) \\ **Charts > **Table \\ Glossary |
 | [[mark-up|Mark word]] | Some page types involving marking up words or phrases in a text so that they are either replaced with gaps, or produce some kind of interaction when clicked on. | **Interactivity > **Gap Fill, Interactive Text | | [[mark-up|Mark word]] | Some page types involving marking up words or phrases in a text so that they are either replaced with gaps, or produce some kind of interaction when clicked on. | **Interactivity > **Gap Fill, Interactive Text |
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 ==== Customisation ==== ==== Customisation ====
common_features.txt · Last modified: 2025/08/13 10:58 by jsmith