Text Rendering, Text Generator, Advanced Topics: Graphic Effects
Do you want to create your own text generator to display changing text on the Scratch project stage without creating sprite costumes for each line of text? Text generators could be used in games, storytelling projects, informational projects, and more! Let's explore how to create a text generator that you can then customize.
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Platform
Scratch
Audience
Students and LearnersEducators and Facilitators
Experience Level
IntermediateAdvanced Concepts
Type
Coding CardsVideo
Topic
Computational Concepts: ConditionalsComputational Concepts: DataComputational Concepts: EventsComputational Concepts: LoopsComputational Concepts: OperatorsComputational Concepts: SequenceCreative Learning: Experimenting and IteratingCreative Learning: Testing and DebuggingArt/AnimationGamesLiteracy/Storytelling
Language
English
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