Editing Text Strings

Editing Text Strings

Adding text strings to your simulation allows you to customize text, making the simulation more unique to you. 

Logging In

Please be sure to use the login page that corresponds with your country: 

Getting Started

Click on the "Simulation" button on the left and then click on either "Create Simulation" or "Edit", depending on if you are starting from scratch or editing an existing simulation. 

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Adding Text Strings

Begin by clicking on the "Settings" tab. 

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Scroll down to the bottom of the page to "Text Customizations" and select "Add Custom Text". 

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From here, a drop-down menu will appear that allows you to customize some of the fixed text on the simulation. 

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Choose the text you want to edit and a modal window will appear allowing you to customize the text. 

Ex. "Welcome to Balancing Act" (default text) - "Entry Modal Title" (location of text)


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Select the text string you wish to customize and type in your preferred custom text. Click "Done" to apply changes. 

Ex. "Welcome to Balancing Act" (default text) - "Welcome to Anytown's Simulation Tool!" (new custom text string)

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How it Works

The custom text string will appear on your simulation tool in replacement of the default text in that specific location. 

Ex. "Welcome to Balancing Act" (default text) - "Welcome to Anytown's Simulation Tool!" (new custom text string) - Entry Modal Title (location)

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