Clicker Board Improvements
This update is free for all Clicker subscribers:
- iPad users – Open the App Store app, tap on your account icon in the top right-hand corner, and scroll down until you see the Clicker Writer app listed. Tap the ‘update’ button.
- Chromebook users – A pop-up should appear in the app informing you that an update is available – click OK/yes. If it doesn’t, just close and relaunch the app to force the update.
What’s new in this version?
- An improved Clicker Board on-screen keyboard
- A new location for the Clicker Board Predictor
- The ability to lock cells in place on Clicker Board
- The option to Dictate in Clicker Board
- The ability to turn off Dictation in Settings
Scroll down for a more detailed description of each of these changes.
Clicker Board on-screen keyboard
The on-screen keyboard has a new look. It is now much bigger, making it easier to add information to a Clicker Board. The keyboard will open by default on iPads. On web it will remain open if the user jumps between cells without closing the keyboard.
SuperKeys
SuperKeys on Clicker Board is now larger, meaning our accessible keyboard is easier to navigate. For SuperKeys users, the predictor opens by default. Clicker’s predictor updates suggestions with each key or cluster selection on SuperKeys.
Clicker Board Predictor
On Clicker Board, the predictor has a new home. When the keyboard is open, the predictor appears to the left, updating suggestions with each key press. The user can turn the predictor on or off using the icon on the keyboard. As with the predictor in the document, pictures and symbols can be used, as well as Clicker’s usual speech feedback.
Lock cells in place on Clicker Board
Users can now lock cells in place using the ellipsis menu on the top bar. A padlock will appear to show cells that cannot be moved. Touch screen users will find this particularly useful when using busy Clicker Boards with lots of connecting cells.
Dictating in Clicker Board
On the new-look keyboard, you’ll see the dictation button available. Users can click the microphone to dictate directly into a cell on a Clicker Board, allowing plans to be quickly populated with ideas, ready for writing.
Ability to turn off Dictation in Settings
In the settings menu, turn off dictation from the Tools and Control tab. This slider now controls the dictation buttons on all on-screen keyboards as well as the ‘Dictate to Document’ feature.