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Text Element

This guide provides detailed instructions for using the Text Element in Construct, including its settings, properties, and metadata.

Overview​

The Text Element allows users to input and format text for use in ILT and Word outputs. This document explains the options for customizing the Text Element.

Requirements​

  • Access to the Construct platform.
  • Administrator or content editing permissions.

Element Settings​

General​

Locked​

The Locked checkbox, labeled Lock this and children, secures the content item and its associated nested elements.

note

Children refers to elements nested within others, such as:

  • Elements under Key Learning Points (KLPs),
  • KLPs under Teaching Points (TPs),
  • TPs under Learning Objects.

Locking Function Figure 1: Locking Function

Label​

The Label field creates a unique identifier for the content item, used for debugging and auditing purposes.

  • Clicking the return icon resets the label to the default text: "New Component Title".

Element Label Figure 2: Element Label

Title​

The Title field specifies the display title of the content item, shown in the Presentation view and Word outputs.

  • By default, the title is linked to the Label. You can unlink it by clicking the chain icon.
  • The Title can be left empty, and it takes the KLP Title in Presentation and Instructor/Student views.

Title Input Figure 3: Title Input

Properties​

Contents​

The Properties section is used to create the content for the Text Element. Input your desired text using the provided field.

Text Contents Figure 4: Text Contents

Output Types​

ILT (Instructor-Led Training)​

When ILT is selected, users can specify ILT Settings:

  • Instructor: Displays the element in the instructor presentation window (text and list components only).
  • Student: Displays the element in the student presentation window.

ILT Output Types Figure 7: ILT Output Types

Word​

When Word is selected, users can specify Word Settings:

  • Student Notes: Includes the element in the Student Manual output.
  • Instructor Guide: Adds the element to the Instructor Guide and the instructor presentation window (text and list components only).

Word Output Types Figure 8: Word Output Types

Metadata​

Job Roles​

Use the Job Roles dropdown to assign roles.

  • Accessible via: Hamburger menu > Administration > Metadata.

Job Roles Metadata Figure 9: Job Roles Metadata

Other Metadata​

The Other Metadata button allows for custom metadata, primarily used during migration.

Other Metadata Figure 12: Other Metadata

Save Changes​

caution

Important: Always click Update to save changes. Unsaved changes will be lost upon exit.

To discard changes, click Cancel or the purple X button.

Update and Cancel Buttons Figure 13: Update and Cancel Buttons