Getting Started with j2create

  1. Open j2create from your J2launchpad.

  2. A blank j2create document will load, ready for you to begin creating.

Adding Text

  • Click anywhere on the page and type.

  • Resize, rotate, or copy text:

    • Double-click the text.

    • Use the blue corner boxes to resize, the curved arrows to rotate, and the small blue + button to copy.

    • To delete text, select it and press Delete on your keyboard.

  • Edit text appearance:

    • Ensure the text is selected (double-click).

    • Use the text editing tools on the right-hand side to change the font, size, alignment, and other styling.

Adding Lines or Shapes

  1. Select the drawing tool from the right-hand menu.

  2. Choose your shape or line type.

  3. Use the shape editing menu to adjust:

    • Outline colour

    • Fill colour

    • Outline size

    • Opacity

  4. Click and drag on the page to draw your shape.

  5. To adjust the shape later, use the Select tool, then resize or delete as needed.


Adding a Picture

  1. Click the Picture tool.

  2. Browse available images:

    • My Files (default)

    • Shared Files

    • Google Safe Search

  3. Click and drag the image onto your page.

  4. Adjust using the blue handles:

    • Corners: resize

    • Side boxes: crop

    • Curved arrows: rotate

    • Blue + button: duplicate

  5. To delete, select the picture and press Delete.

Additional picture options:

  • Change the outline shape, add rounded edges, or apply frames using the picture editing menu.


Creating Jigsaw Activities

  • Select a picture on your page.

  • Open the picture editing menu and click Convert to Jigsaw.

  • Choose the number of pieces and difficulty level.

  • To revert, click Convert to Photo.


Using Wordlists

Creating a Wordlist:

  1. Click the Wordlist button at the top of the page.

  2. Click New, give your wordlist a name, and add your words.

  3. Click Save.

Sharing a Wordlist:

  • Hover over the wordlist, click the blue i icon, and choose Share.

  • Share with individuals, teaching classes, registration classes, or your whole school.

Adding a Wordlist to j2create:

  • Open the Wordlist button.

  • Select a shared wordlist.

  • Words will appear at the bottom of the page.

  • Click a word to add it to your j2create page.

  • Text-to-speech is available for all wordlist entries.

Editing Wordlists:

  • Click the blue spanner icon (bottom left) to:

    • Adjust text size.

    • Edit the current list.

    • Add a new list.