Explain Everything Instructions

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1. Download the app in your devices app store for $2.99

2. Open the Application on your device

3. Hit the + button in the top, left hand corner on the home screen to begin a new project





4. Select your color template





5. When you get to this screen, select what you would like to do, below are the different options:








1. Write using the pen tool
i. Double tap to get the pen options





ii. Change your font color by double tapping the colored square






2. Insert a shape
i. Double tap the icon to get the shape options










3. Insert a text box
i. Double tap to show your font options




ii. Tap on the font name box to have a list of available fonts appear- tap the one that you
want to use



iii. Select your font size
iv. Select if you want a Border, or not. If not, leave that button grey and on O. Blue and
I means the border is on.

4. Insert different items (Double tap on the icon to see your different options)




i. Existing Photo/Video: Takes you to your devices camera roll














ii. File: Allows you to upload files from various locations, including Dropbox (if you have a
connect to wifi)




iii. Website: Pulls up a browser within the whiteboard and you simply type in the URL





iv. New Photo and New Sound take you though your device to create a new one





v. Existing Sound: Opens the list of songs on your device








5. Erase/Delete
i. While on the pen tool, you have an eraser to erase what you wish






ii. Everything else is the x. To delete an object, simply hit the red x and tap on the
object you would like to delete, then hit the red x that pops up in the top right hand
corner of the object.

(Step 1: Tap the red x)





(Step 2: Tap the item you want to delete)





(Step 3: Hit the red x in the top red corner and the item will be deleted)





6. Select an icon image to be the cursor
i. Double tap the bullseye icon to see the different cursor options and tap on the one you
want to use.







7. Edit the options you have for the objects on your board (Tapping the icon once will bring
up the options to: arrange, edit, and lock.)


























8. Undo your most recent edit





9. Zoom in and out and shift your screen around using your fingers












10. Close your tool bar options (shrink the toolbar down)









11. Insert a new, blank slide








12. Record yourself talking and your screen





i. Press the red dot to start recording, pause if you need to, then record to start recording
where you left off. If you hit the red dot to stop recording, when you begin again it will
delete your first recording
ii. You can also see the length and timing of each recording by pressing the icon that shows
the time length







iii. You can insert a new recording or mix recordings by the icon to the right of the record
and play buttons















13. You can export as image, video, or PDF.














14. You can save the project to your home screen for Explain Everything.

































Summary of icons:







**You do not have to follow these in order, but they will direct you with what to do for each option in whatever
order you decide.**