Monthly Archives: March 2024

Substituting Text in Google Docs

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Users can streamline the writing process using the Substitution feature in Google Docs, especially if what is being written involves typing repetitive text or special characters. To access this feature, open a Google Doc and navigate to ‘Tools’ in the menu bar. From there, select ‘Preferences’. In the Preferences window, there is a tab labeled ‘Substitutions’. Here, users can create custom shortcuts. For instance, a user can set up a substitution such as “myemail” which will automatically expand to the full email address whenever you type it. This is not just limited to text; you can also use it for symbols, like replacing “->” with “→”. Once set up, these substitutions can save significant time and effort, making the writing process both faster and more efficient. To learn more about this feature, visit the webpage Manage writing suggestions in Google Docs.

screenshot of substitution feature of Google Docs. There are two columns and seven rows each with a text substitution, like trex becoming Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Substitutions in Google Docs

Creating a Personal Dictionary Using the Check It Feature of Read&Write for Google Chrome

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When writing, learners may find they are using words that are spelled correctly, but not identified in the dictionary. Certain proper nouns, for instance, might not be in the dictionary used by Google Docs. Learners can add words to a personal dictionary using the Check It feature of Read&Write for Google Chrome. The Check It feature will underline words not in the dictionary. If the user would like to add the word to their personal dictionary, they select the word and choose “Add to Dictionary” from the drop down. For a tutorial, review the video Read&Write for Google Chrome – Check It Overview.

Add Subtitles to a Video Created in WeVideo Classroom

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WeVideo Classroom is a video creation and editing tool available to any educator and student in Loudoun County Public Schools through LCPSGo. The Subtitle Generator feature invites users to automatically create subtitles from the speech  in the video. This provides the opportunity for those experiencing the video to have a multimodal experience with text that matches the audio dialogue. To add subtitles to a video being created in WeVideo Classroom, follow the directions on the website titled Can I generate subtitles in WeVideo Classroom?

Screenshot of a WeVideo export page with subtitles shown on the left side.

Use the Subtitles button at the bottom to automatically create subtitles.

 

Moving the Screen to Follow the Mouse Accessibility Feature of ChromeOS

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The “Move Screen Continuously as Mouse Moves” option within the Full-Screen Magnifier feature of ChromeOS on a Chromebook is particularly beneficial for users of screen magnification to navigate more effectively. When enabled, it automatically moves the magnified area in the direction of the mouse cursor, creating a seamless and more intuitive navigation experience. This dynamic movement allows users to explore different parts of the screen without needing to constantly adjust the magnified area manually.

To access this feature, open the Settings on the ChromeOS device. Navigate to the ‘Advanced’ section and select ‘Accessibility.’ From there, choose ‘Manage Accessibility Features.’ Under the ‘Display and Magnification’ section, find the option for the Full-Screen Magnifier. Enable it, and then toggle on the ‘Move Screen Continuously as Mouse Moves’ feature. This unlocks a smoother and more accessible user interface, catering to those who use magnification to interact with their device effectively.Screenshot of the Display and Magnification Full-Screen Magnifier Feature